Property Record
423-425 MAIN ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | H.B. Callahan Building |
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| Other Name: | Jeaneri; Valley Ski & Bike; Wuensch Sewing; Crescent |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 35009 |
| Location (Address): | 423-425 MAIN ST |
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| County: | La Crosse |
| City: | La Crosse |
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| Year Built: | 1881 |
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| Additions: | 1884 |
| Survey Date: | 1996 |
| Historic Use: | small retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Commercial Vernacular |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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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: | Thirteen bay structure constructed in two parts of which the west seven were constructed earlier in 1881; corbeled brick cornice common to both structures has dentil trim below and a parapet with textured brick panels above; straight, flat stone window heads on all west windows; oriel window has been replaced with modern "picture window"; all store fronts have been altered for contemporary retail use. A modest commercial building, the Callahan Block contributes to the 19th century architectural environment of the commercial district. |
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| Bibliographic References: | (A) Building inscription. (B) La Crosse (Wisconsin) Chronicle, 1 January 1885. (C) City of La Crosse Tax Records, 1857-1918. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |