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1797 BARTON AVE

Historic Name:
Otten House; Frazer House
Other Name:
Reference Number:
28804

Property Location

Location (Address)
1797 BARTON AVE
County
Washington
City/Village
West Bend
Township
Unincorporated community
Town
Range
Direction
Section
Quarter Section
Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built
1860
Additions
C. 1920
Survey Date
1987
Historic Use
Architectural Style
Structural System
Wall Material
Brick
Architect
Other Buildings On Site
Demolished
No
Demolished Date
Additional Comments
This two story Greek Revival styled house features an L-shaped plan configuration, a brick foundation, a brick exterior, a brick and wood trim, and an asphalt shingled multi-gable roof. The one-over-one windows on the front gabled portion of the building are set within segmental arched openings. Brick lintels and projecting sills further distinguish these windows. A front porch has an open design; its roof is supported by squared posts. Frieze boards, frieze windows, wide overhanging eaves and an addition are other architectural elements found on the dwelling. The residence is in fair condition.

Architectural/Engineering Significance:

This property meets cirteria C of the National Register requirements because the property retains enough of the character that it had when the town of Barton was growing and developing. This building contributes to the whole character of the Barton Historic District.

Historical Background:

Anthony Otten built this house around 1890. (See Bib. Ref. A). Otten ran the Otten General Store which was located at 1807 Barton Avenue.
Bibliographic References
A. City Assessor's Files No. V.1-401. City Hall, West Bend, WI. West Bend Historic Building Tour, Rathbun Associates, undated.

National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings

National/State Register Listing Name
Barton Historic District
National Register Listing Date
Mar 05, 1992
State Register Listing Date
Jan 22, 1992
Contributing
Yes
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