Property Record
300-304 STEELE ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Melchior Building |
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| Reference Number: | 26560 |
| Location (Address): | 300-304 STEELE ST |
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| County: | Kewaunee |
| City: | Algoma |
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| Year Built: | 1894 |
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| Survey Date: | 1975 |
| Historic Use: | large retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Queen Anne |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | Mathias Melchior |
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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, State Historic Preservation Office. POLYGONAL ORIEL/TURRET ON CNR ABOVE ENTRY. CORBELLED CORNICE. Over the years, many businesses found their homes here including a dry goods store, the post office, law and dentist offices, jewelry store, and a florist business. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Historic Algoma Walking Tour Volume II, Community Improvement of Algoma Main Street Program, 2008. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |