Property Record
609 - 615 MAIN ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Dr. Matthew Uhl Row Houses |
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| Reference Number: | 33161 |
| Location (Address): | 609 - 615 MAIN ST |
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| County: | La Crosse |
| City: | La Crosse |
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| Year Built: | 1871 |
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| Additions: | 1873 |
| Survey Date: | 19962017 |
| Historic Use: | row house/townhouse |
| Architectural Style: | Italianate |
| Structural System: | Unknown |
| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | William Nichols |
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| Demolished?: | Yes |
| Demolished Date: | 0 |
| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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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. Bracketed projecting cornice with denticulated cornice on side elevations; projecting window cornices on upper story and triangular pediment shaped projecting window heads on lower story; long, narrow windows. Elevated foundation with three entrances to upper apartments; basement area has been altered for commercial use; two story brick extensions at rear and added wooden exterior stairway. Built as downtown residential apartments in a style typical of the rowhouses that were used all over the United States during the 19th century, this significant structure is the only remaining such structure in the City of La Crosse. Built by Dr. Matthew Uhl as speculative property Uhl owned a house on the northeast corner of 6th and Main (no longer extant). Constructed for a cost of $6,000. 2017 UPDATE - NOT EXTANT. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Dr. L. Crocker, "A Preliminary List of Buildings in the City of La Crosse with Significant Architectural Value," 1977. LaCrosse Tribune 4/1/2004. La Crosse City Tax Records. LaCrosse Tribune 5/29/2004. City Tax Records, UW-La Crosse, ARC, 1857-1918. La Crosse Democrat, 12 April 1871. La Crosse Weekly Republican Leader, 23 December 1871. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |