Property Record
744 N GRAND AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | FIRST STATE BANK |
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| Other Name: | MAE'S FLOWERS |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 28707 |
| Location (Address): | 744 N GRAND AVE |
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| County: | Waukesha |
| City: | Waukesha |
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| Year Built: | 1925 |
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| Survey Date: | 1994 |
| Historic Use: | bank/financial institution |
| Architectural Style: | Art Deco |
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| Wall Material: | Concrete |
| Architect: | Unknown |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Downtown Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 10/28/1983 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
| National Register Multiple Property Name: | Multiple Resources of Waukesha |
| Additional Information: | Architectural Description: The First State Bank Building was originally constructed between 1890 and 1895 [B], and was a brick building with rubble stone on the north side. Prior to 1917 the building was operated as a saloon. [B]. The present appearance of the facade resulted from a major remodeling in the late 1920's. The exterior of the facade and north elevation is now veneered with stone. The smooth stone corner piers frame the window area which is divided into three vertical sections by fluted pilasters. Stylized, flat capitols top the pilasters, and suggest Corinthian capitols. Similar motifs appear in panels at the top of the corner piers. Stylized paterae are placed in the spandrels between first and second story windows. The smooth stone surfaces, stylized ornament and large scale windows emphasize the mass of the building, creating a monumental design. The structure is in good condition. It was owned in 1982 by Sandra L. Hager c/o Mae's Flower Shop. Architectural Significance: The First State Bank is important in the Downtown Historic District, and within the city, as one of the few buildings exhibiting a Moderne influence. Historical Statement: The First State Bank Building is first listed at this address in the 1913-1914 City Directory. The 1911-12 Directory lists a saloon at this address. The bank became the Waukesha Savings & Loan in 1937-38 and in recent years, turned to other commercial activities. [D]. |
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| Bibliographic References: | A. Name on Building. B. Sanborn Perris Map of Waukesha 1890, 1895, 1917. C. Visual Estimate. D. Waukesha City Directories 1913-1942. E. THE FIVE POINTS DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT WALKING TOUR, WAUKESHA LANDMARKS COMMISSION. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |