Property Record
N SIDE OF US HIGHWAY 53 JUST E OF COUNTY HIGHWAY W
Architecture and History Inventory
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| Other Name: | VILLAGE HALL |
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| Reference Number: | 17200 |
| Location (Address): | N SIDE OF US HIGHWAY 53 JUST E OF COUNTY HIGHWAY W |
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| County: | Douglas |
| City: | Oliver |
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| Year Built: | 1915 |
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| Survey Date: | 19752022 |
| Historic Use: | city/town/village hall/auditorium |
| Architectural Style: | Commercial Vernacular |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | SQUARE CNR TOWER W/ FLARED BASE AND PYRAMIDAL ROOF W/ EXPOSED RAFTER ENDS TRANSOMED WINDOWS ON STONE SILLSTOWER W/ TALL ROUND ARCH ARCADE AND ROUND PLAQUESLARGE SEGMENTAL ARCH ENTRANCE W/ BRICK SURROUND BLDG APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN EARLY FIRE HOUSE 2022: This two-story, Neoclassical Revival Oliver Village Hall was constructed in 1915. It is clad in red brick on the front (south) facade and cream break on other elevations. The foundation is not visible. The flat roof is covered with an unknown material. Fenestration consists primarily of replacement, multi-pane, double-hung windows with wood sash and stone stills. Entryways include primary and secondary entrances on the facade and an additional entrance on the side (east) elevation. All are replacement, and the original twin-leaf entrance is now a pedestrian door flanked by multi-light windows and a transom. A three-story tower with arched openings and decorative circular medallions is located on the northeast corner of the building. The tower is covered with a replacement metal roof. The building features a brick parapet on its facade and side (east and west) elevations. Decorative elements include brick quoins, corbeling, and stringcourses. A brick shed-roof addition with two large overhead doors is located on the side (west) elevation. Windows on the side (west) elevation and the addition have been infilled and the nameplate above the entrance has been altered to include the current property name: Oliver Village Hall Apartments. |
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| Bibliographic References: |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |