Property Record
405 S FARWELL ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Kappus Building; Eau Claire Motor Company |
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| Other Name: | Kappus Building |
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| Reference Number: | 41207 |
| Location (Address): | 405 S FARWELL ST |
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| County: | Eau Claire |
| City: | Eau Claire |
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| Year Built: | 1925 |
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| Survey Date: | 19972019 |
| Historic Use: | retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Twentieth Century Commercial |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | E.J. Hancock |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | A two story brick commercial structure characterized by various stone detailing - a feature common to early twentieth century business blocks. Stone is used to mark the roofline, to accent the window openings, and to display the building's name. On the ground floor the original storefront has been totally altered. The 1926 directory recorded the Eau Claire Motor Company at this address (C). In 1931, a garage, with a capacity of seventy cars, was noted (D). 1997-Second story altered. |
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| Bibliographic References: | (A) Building inscription. (B) Conversation with former owner, Fred Kappus. (C) 1926 Eau Claire City Directory. (D) 1931 Sanborn Perris Map. (E) "Eau Claire's Old Buildings," Eau Claire Leader, pamphlet file, L.E. Phillips Library, Eau Claire - Dec., 1926. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |