Property Record
220 HUDSON ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Steven Cottage |
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| Reference Number: | 41396 |
| Location (Address): | 220 HUDSON ST |
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| County: | Eau Claire |
| City: | Eau Claire |
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| Year Built: | 1909 |
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| Survey Date: | 1987 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Bungalow |
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| Wall Material: | Aluminum/Vinyl Siding |
| Architect: | Purcell & Feick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | 1981 SURVEY INFO: This bungalow was designed in 1909 by the Minneapolis architectural firm of Purcell and Feick. It is described by Gebhard (A) as a "small, well integrated five room bungalow." The dwelling is gabled roofed with a similarly roofed section rising over a portion of the structure to provide additional living space. The main facade features a four part bay accented by a hood and projecting window box. Balancing this element is a small two-part bay. The entrance is on the east elevation. The building was originally clapboard sided (sse 1973 survey). The partnership of William Gray Purcell and George Feick, Jr. was formed in 1907 and terminated in 1913. Following the construction of this bungalow and the neighboring residence (the Steven House, 216 Hudson Street, 1L/27) for members of the Steven family, George Grant Elmslie joined the firm, which was to contributed significantly to the evolution of the Prairie School Style of Architecture. Purcell and Elmslie remained partners until 1922 (B). 1987 SURVEY UPDATE: The projecting window box has been changed to a window box supported by four brackets. The siding beneath the windows and box has been removed and faced with stone veneer. |
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| Bibliographic References: | (A) Gebhard, D. 1957, "William Gray Purcell and George Grant Elmslie an dthe Early Progressive Movement in American Architecture from 1900 to 1920." PhD dissertation, University of Minnesota, (p. 122). (B) Brooks, H.A. 1972, The Prairie School. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |