Property Record
2306 E 5TH ST
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | Superior Public Library, East End Branch |
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Other Name: | Miller, Ronald and Sally, Residence |
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Reference Number: | 17309 |
Location (Address): | 2306 E 5TH ST |
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County: | Douglas |
City: | Superior |
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Year Built: | 1917 |
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Survey Date: | 19992019 |
Historic Use: | library |
Architectural Style: | Colonial Revival/Georgian Revival |
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Wall Material: | Brick |
Architect: | KENNETH CRUMPTON |
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Demolished?: | No |
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National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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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 State Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation. PARTIALLY FUNDED BY CARNEGIE FOUNDATION. $20,000 was received from Carnegie and $2,000 from public donations to construct the building. The property it sits on was purchased from Martin Pattison. HIGH FOUNDATION W/BASEMENT COURSE. SLIGHTLY PROJECTING ENTRANCE PAVILION W/BRACKETED MOULDED EAVES. ROUND ARCH WINDOWS W/KEYSTONES. ROUND ARCH TRANSOMED ENTRANCE W/FLANKING PILASTERS. The Superior Public Library relocated to 1530 Tower Avenue in January of 1992. The old library building at 2306 E. Fifth Street was then sold to a private owner, who has plans to convert it into a residence and an antique shop. (A). In 1999, it is a private residence. |
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Bibliographic References: | (A). December 1998 phone conversation with library employee. Datestone. |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |