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802 N GRAND AVE | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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802 N GRAND AVE

Architecture and History Inventory
802 N GRAND AVE | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Putney Block
Other Name:THE STYLE SHOP
Contributing: Yes
Reference Number:28705
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):802 N GRAND AVE
County:Waukesha
City:Waukesha
Township/Village:
Unincorporated Community:
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Range:
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Quarter Section:
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1891
Additions:
Survey Date:1982
Historic Use:large retail building
Architectural Style:Queen Anne
Structural System:
Wall Material:Limestone
Architect: Unknown
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name: Downtown Historic District
National Register Listing Date:10/28/1983
State Register Listing Date:1/1/1989
National Register Multiple Property Name:Multiple Resources of Waukesha
NOTES
Additional Information: RESTORED IN 1986. The New Putney Block stands two stories in height and is constructed of random coursed ashlar, with a corner bartizan of sheet metal. Embossed panels decorate the turret - a structure which culiminates in a conical slate roof. Rectangular windows are disposed on the main elevations; an oriel was removed from the east side. The building is in fair condition. It was owned in 1982 by Putney Associates of 315 W. Gorham Street in Madison. Architectural Significance: The New Putney Block is architecturally significant as a fine local example of Queen Anne Commercial design. Historical Statement: The historical background of all three portions of the Putney Block can be found on the NRHP nomination form for the property. [B]. Other map codes include 1992 City Map 92/125, Map A 50/20, and Insert Map # 143.
Bibliographic References:A. Inscription on building. B. NRHP nomination form K. H. Rankin 1982. C. ZIMMERMANN #747. D. THE FIVE POINTS DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT WALKING TOUR, WAUKESHA LANDMARKS COMMISSION.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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