Property Record
119 E MAIN ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Thompson's Block |
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| Reference Number: | 16719 |
| Location (Address): | 119 E MAIN ST |
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| County: | Dane |
| City: | Madison |
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| Year Built: | 1868 |
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| Survey Date: | 1982 |
| Historic Use: | small retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Italianate |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Thompson's Block |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 6/7/1984 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
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| Additional Information: | A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office. The map code is 0709-133-2727-1. This bar was one of Madison's most renowned burlesque clubs. Madison Historic Landmark: 10/25/1993 The First Settlement Neighborhood: A Walking Tour: "Norwegian immigrant Ole Thompson operated the successful Thompson Hotel (later the Simon House) nearby on South Butler Street for several years before erecting his cream brick grocery store in 1868. The store was operated by Louis Nelson and his family from about 1874 until the 1930s, one of the finest grocery stores in the city. The uniquely detailed corbelled brickwork and pilasters of the upper floors were complemented in 1984 by the restoration of the store front." |
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| Bibliographic References: | Tax records. Wisconsin State Journal, 9-7-1868. Madison Landmarks Commission and Capitol Neighborhoods, The First Settlement Neighborhood: A Walking Tour, 1988. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |