1211-1215 CALEDONIA ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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1211-1215 CALEDONIA ST

Architecture and History Inventory
1211-1215 CALEDONIA ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Riviera Theatre
Other Name:
Contributing: Yes
Reference Number:33593
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):1211-1215 CALEDONIA ST
County:La Crosse
City:La Crosse
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Unincorporated Community:
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1920
Additions:
Survey Date:1996
Historic Use:theater
Architectural Style:Neoclassical/Beaux Arts
Structural System:
Wall Material:Cream Brick
Architect: Parkinson & Dockendorff
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name: Caledonia Street Commercial Historic District
National Register Listing Date:11/14/2022
State Register Listing Date:2/19/2021
National Register Multiple Property Name:
NOTES
Additional Information:Creme brick facade articulated by plain projecting cornice with parapet with small pediment ornamented by classical designs and with medallions of classical design along the parapet; vertical brick piers decorated with classical designed tiles define the central entrance bay; tiles of classical designs are placed under the cornice and between the windows; modern store front.

Not a good example of early 20th century architecture influenced by Neo-classicism, this building makes an important contribution to the architectural history and visual environment of the Caledonia Street commercial area.

Designer: O. J. Oyen.
Bibliographic References:(A) "North Side Movie Palace Opens Today." LaCrosse Tribune, 17 October 1920, clipping on file in the building history files of the LaCrosse Public Library, LaCrosse. (B) La Crosse Tribune, 17 Oct 1920.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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