203 E Blackhawk Ave | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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203 E Blackhawk Ave

Architecture and History Inventory
203 E Blackhawk Ave | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Metro Theater
Other Name:
Contributing: Yes
Reference Number:147516
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):203 E Blackhawk Ave
County:Crawford
City:Prairie du Chien
Township/Village:
Unincorporated Community:
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1950
Additions:
Survey Date:200720192023
Historic Use:theater/opera house/concert hall
Architectural Style:Contemporary
Structural System:
Wall Material:Wood
Architect: Myles Belongia
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name:Not listed
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State Register Listing Date:
NOTES
Additional Information:.
Bibliographic References:“Wisconsin’s Most Modern, The New Metro Opens Wed.,” The Courier, 14 June 1950, 1; Villa Louis Days parade, photo and caption, including image of new theater in The Courier, 21 June 1950, 1.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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