Property Record
240 S 1ST AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
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| Other Name: | Ritchay Funeral Home |
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| Reference Number: | 32372 |
| Location (Address): | 240 S 1ST AVE |
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| County: | Wood |
| City: | Wisconsin Rapids |
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| Year Built: | 1927 |
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| Survey Date: | 1995 |
| Historic Use: | funeral home |
| Architectural Style: | Late Gothic Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | G.A. Krasin |
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| Demolished?: | Yes |
| Demolished Date: | 0 |
| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | Originally, funeral home was operated by Fred W. Krohn and John A. Ernser. General contractor of the building was A.F. Billmeyer. Sold to Consolidated Papers, Inc., c. 1990; this company plans to raze the building. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, 6/2/1990. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |