Property Record
233 N HARTWELL AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | HARRIE RANDLE HOUSE |
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| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 28679 |
| Location (Address): | 233 N HARTWELL AVE |
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| County: | Waukesha |
| City: | Waukesha |
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| Year Built: | 1926 |
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| Survey Date: | 1991 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Colonial Revival/Georgian Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | George Schley & Son |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | McCall Street Historic District (Boundary Increase) |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 3/29/1993 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
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| Additional Information: | Architectural Description: Sited on a large lot, delineated by a low stone fence, the Randle House is a pivotal building within the McCall Historic District. This simple Colonial Revival house stands two stories and is constructed of veriegated, light toned brick. It has a gable roof with a narrow frieze. Fenestration is regularly dispursed across the facade and consists of nine-over-nine light double-hung sashes that are decorated with limestone segmental arches on the first floor. The main entrance is a wood paneled door flanked by narrow sidelights and accented by a light brick surround. Irregular limestone blocks surround the entrance which is very slightly arched on top. A one-story sun room projects from the south wall. It features six-over-six light double-hung sash windows. Decorative shutters complete the colonial details of this house. The building is in excellent to good condition. It was owned in 1982 by John W. and Jean A. Bunke. A garage is a related structure. Architectural Significance: It does represent a type, period or method of construction. Its fine proportions, highlighted by the multi-light windows show that the architectural firm George Schley & Son, of Milwaukee, was adept at interpreting the Colonial Revival style. This firm is also attributed to the building's construction. [G]. Although of a later date than the majority of buildings in the McCall District, the Randle House is sited on a large, well defined lot and visually provides a natural termination point for the district. Historical Statement: This house was built for the Harrie Randle family, who lived here between 1926 until around 1970. Randle was president of Randle's furniture store and funeral home (the J. K. Randle & Son Funeral Parlor and Furniture Store). It was a business he ran with his father. Harrie Randle was also the vice president of the Waukesha Finance and Thrift Co. [A, G, I, J]. Other map codes include 1992 City Map 92/169, District Map 83/3, McCall Street Historic District Map 36/36 and Map "B". |
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| Bibliographic References: | A. City Directories for the City of Waukesha, on file at the Waukesha Public Library, Waukesha, Wisconsin. B. Sanborn-Perris Fire Insurance Maps and Plat Maps for the City of Waukesha, on file at the Archives of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin. C. Tax Rolls for the City of Waukesha, on file at the Waukesha County Historical Museum, Waukesha, Wisconsin. D. Field observation. E. Building abstract, in possession of the owner. F. Information provided by the owner. G. Building Permits for the City of Waukesha, Building Inspection Office, City of Waukesha Municipal Building, Waukesha, Wisconsin. H. MCCALL STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT WALKING TOUR, WAUKESHA LANDMARKS COMMISSION. I. Waukesha City Directory 1927. J. Builidng Permit #154, June 3, 1926. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |