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Property Record

121 W MAIN ST

Historic Name:
Anthony McGovern Building
Other Name:
Marrakesh Cafe
Reference Number:
30525

Property Location

Location (Address) 121 W MAIN ST
County Dane
City/Village Madison
Township
Unincorporated community
Town
Range
Direction
Section
Quarter Section
Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built 1871
Additions 1936
Survey Date 1984
Historic Use small retail building
Architectural Style Italianate
Structural System
Wall Material Brick
Architect Starck, Sheldon and Schneider-1936
Other Buildings On Site
Demolished No
Demolished Date
Additional Comments 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. Madison Historic Landmark: 7/1/1994. MAP CODES ARE 0709-231-1907-2 AND 1906-4.
Bibliographic References MADISON DEMOCRAT 12/30/1871. WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL 3/19/1937, P. 19. MADISON TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION, INC. NEWSLETTER, OCTOBER 1994.

National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings

National/State Register Listing Name West Main Street Historic District
National Register Listing Date
State Register Listing Date Apr 16, 1999
Contributing Yes
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