Property Record
739 E ALTON ST
Architecture and History Inventory
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| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 39131 |
| Location (Address): | 739 E ALTON ST |
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| County: | Outagamie |
| City: | Appleton |
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| Survey Date: | 1991 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Italianate |
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| Wall Material: | Clapboard |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | This structure contributes to the significance of the East College Avenue Residential Historic District under Criterion C as a pivotal example of an Eastlake style house displaying outstanding millwork. The house is notable as a remarkable survival of an early 1880's house representing a rare decorative mode with extraoridnarily fine turned knee-brace brackets at the eaves, elaborate window trim and a fine porch. Garage also on property. Owned by Lawrence University. Additional map codes are: 10/5. |
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| Bibliographic References: |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |