Property Record
25-27 N MAIN ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | HENRY BORMAN SALOON |
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| Other Name: | THE WHARF BAR |
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| Reference Number: | 27421 |
| Location (Address): | 25-27 N MAIN ST |
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| County: | Winnebago |
| City: | Oshkosh |
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| Year Built: | 1890 |
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| Survey Date: | 19782006 |
| Historic Use: | tavern/bar |
| Architectural Style: | Queen Anne |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | William Waters |
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| Demolished?: | Yes |
| Demolished Date: | 1982 |
| 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. The corner of this brick building is bevelled to accomodate the entrance. At the roof line this is further marked by bartizan elements and decorative pediment. HABS WI-287 D and E. In 1944 this building was Wally's Tavern according to a 1944 photo. The address may have also been 23 Main Street in the past. |
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| Bibliographic References: | A Compilation of Articles Pertaining to the Works of Architect William Waters, 2000. “Architecture/History Survey: Replace N. Main St./USH 45 Bridge Over The Fox River In Oshkosh.” WHS project number 07-0894/WN. November 2006. Prepared by Heritage Research, Ltd. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |