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521-523 W 8TH ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

Property Record

521-523 W 8TH ST

Architecture and History Inventory
521-523 W 8TH ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Edgar and Ancilla Walter House
Other Name:
Contributing:
Reference Number:39240
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):521-523 W 8TH ST
County:Outagamie
City:Appleton
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Unincorporated Community:
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1922
Additions:
Survey Date:1991
Historic Use:house
Architectural Style:American Foursquare
Structural System:
Wall Material:Stucco
Architect:
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name:Not listed
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NOTES
Additional Information:"This structure is a two-family home that was constructed in 1918 and is an example of the Prairie style. The house was designed by architect Edward Wettengel Sr. It was designated as a local historic structure in 2005."

From "Appleton's Historic Old Third Ward Walking Tour" pamphlet, revised 2014 (www.focol.org/oldthirdward):
"The Walters had Ed Wettengel, Sr. design and Martin Boldt & Son build this home just west of Ancilla's (Rossmeissl) parents. They eventually moved to Eau Claire where Edgar (son of Geo) founded the Walter Brewing Company. In 1926 the home was purchased by August Trettin, owner of Brettschneider Furniture and Funeral Home."

Garage.
Bibliographic References:"A Guide Highlighting the Local Designated Historic Sites and Buildings in the City of Appleton", brochure
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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