202-204 S MAIN ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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202-204 S MAIN ST

Architecture and History Inventory
202-204 S MAIN ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:J.W. Benn Building
Other Name:Gruner's Home Bakery
Contributing:
Reference Number:21048
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):202-204 S MAIN ST
County:Taylor
City:Medford
Township/Village:
Unincorporated Community:
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Quarter Section:
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1912
Additions:
Survey Date:1975
Historic Use:post office
Architectural Style:Neoclassical/Beaux Arts
Structural System:
Wall Material:Cream Brick
Architect:
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name: Benn, J. W., Building
National Register Listing Date:12/22/1983
State Register Listing Date:1/1/1989
National Register Multiple Property Name:
NOTES
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. 1ST FLR W/ FLUTED IONIC COLUMNS SUPPORT MOULDED & DENTILLED CORNICE SYMMETRICAL FACADE W/USTICATED 1ST FLRROUND ARCH DOORS W/ TRANSOMSMOULDED AND STILTED LINTELSMOULDED AND BRACKETED CORNICE TOPPED BY PARPAET W/ CARVED PANEL VERY ORNATE BUILDING
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RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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