Property Record
112 S 4TH ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Hotel Linker Addition |
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| Other Name: | Desmond Men's Wear |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 32194 |
| Location (Address): | 112 S 4TH ST |
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| County: | La Crosse |
| City: | La Crosse |
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| Year Built: | 1922 |
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| Additions: | C. 1925 |
| Survey Date: | 1996 |
| Historic Use: | small retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Other Vernacular |
| Structural System: | Unknown |
| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | Parkinson & Dockendorff |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | La Crosse Commercial Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 9/2/1994 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 10/8/1993 |
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| Additional Information: | 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. 2024: Newly uncovered sources show that the building was built in 1922, after the previous building, the Schiller Saloon, was torn down to expand Hotel Linker. 1996?: Narrow two bay structure. Facade divided vertically by full length brick piers topped by Sullivanesque cast white ornament; small white projecting cornice wtih parapet above; flat arched window openings with arched windows composed of 12 lights clear plate glass windows; tiles with pressed ornement between windows; side elevations shows extensive changes have taken place; structure attached to former Linkar Hotel (now Lynne Towers) at the rear. Whited cast stone Sullivanesque ornamentation was adeed to the red brick two bay facade of Desmond's Clothing Store when the new red brick front and two story addtion was imposed c. 1922 on the older two story 1870s building. Exhibiting a facade similar to the old Linker Building, the Desmond Clothing Store served as a rear addition to the Linker Hotel beginning c. 1925. The Desmond Clothing Store contributes to the continuity of La crosse's architecture as one of several representatives fo the 1920s mode of the Chicago Commercial style int he downtown commercial district. Was built as a steam printing building. |
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| Bibliographic References: | A. Dr. L. Crocker, "A Report on Some Historic Structres in the Downtown Area of La Crosse, Wisconsin," 1977. B. City of la crosse tax Records, 1888-1922. C. Sanborn-Perris Insurance Maps. City of La Crosse, 1879. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |