Property Record
104-106 W PULASKI ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Prokopvitz Commerical Block/Liberty State Bank |
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| Other Name: | Vacant |
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| Reference Number: | 2325 |
| Location (Address): | 104-106 W PULASKI ST |
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| County: | Brown |
| City: | Pulaski |
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| Year Built: | 1928 |
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| Survey Date: | 2010 |
| Historic Use: | bank/financial institution |
| Architectural Style: | Neoclassical/Beaux Arts |
| Structural System: | Masonry |
| Wall Material: | Stone - Unspecified |
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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 Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation-Public History. 1975: CNR BLDG WITH ENGAGED PILASTERS, BALUSTRADED PARAPET AND RECTANGULAR WINDOWS. 2010: This two-story, Neoclassical-style, commercial building is constructed of tile and faced with stone that has been somewhat recently painted grey. A balustraded parapet tops the structure. The primary elevation faces W. Pulaski Street (north) and is comprised of two storefronts; the west portion of which includes a recessed entry along the first floor, while a single and a tripartite opening line the second floor, along with a modern door that leads to a more recent metal fire escape. The east half of the building is vertically articulated by four pilasters; the central two are topped with a Corinthian capital. A door with a classical surround is located in the central bay of this division, while a single window occupies each of the outer spaces along the first floor. Like the first level of this half, the second floor includes a single window in the outer bays, while a tripartite opening is located at the center. Turning to the east, five pilasters divide this elevation into six bays. Two entrances are located within the southernmost pair of bays, while the remainder of the first floor--as well as the second level--features either single or tripartite window openings. Finally, a one-story wing extends from the main block; the storefront has been entirely bricked in. Statement of Significance This building was erected in 1928 by Mahlon Prokopovitz to house Liberty State Bank, which had incorporated in 1925. The bank occupied the east half of the main block, while a drug store, run by Leo Rozanski, was located in the east half of the building. Following the Depression, Liberty State Bank closed and was taken over by Kellogg Bank of Green Bay. The Prokopovitzes were able to buy back the building for $1 and the drug store remained in the west half of the building; however, the post office moved into the former bank quarters. The second level of the building included offices (a lawyer and a dentist were located here) and apartments. The building is currently vacant throughout its first floor; however, it appears that at least one of the second-floor apartments is being rented. |
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| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |