Property Record
244 LAKE ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Nancy Clark House |
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| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 41432 |
| Location (Address): | 244 LAKE ST |
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| County: | Eau Claire |
| City: | Eau Claire |
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| Year Built: | 1897 |
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| Survey Date: | 1981 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Neoclassical/Beaux Arts |
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| Wall Material: | Clapboard |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Randall Park Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 5/20/1983 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
| National Register Multiple Property Name: | Multiple Resources of Eau Claire |
| Additional Information: | The Clark House, a combination of Colonial Revival and Neo-Classical forms, is a significant architectural addition to the Randall Park Historic District. Located at the northern boundary of the district, the imposing two and a half story residence is dominated by a tetra style portico. The colossal columns support a pediment-like gable accented by a Palladian window. Originally modillions decorated this element which is repeated on the west elevation. A veranda with Tuscan columns is also featured. The clapboard wall surfaces are free of decoration and the dwelling has remained relatively unchanged except for the edition of a full second story balcony on the main facade (see photo - Chippewa Valley Museum). Nancy Clark was the widow of Dewitt C. Clark, a banking partner of O.H. Ingram. He and his wife had settled in Eau Claire in 1862. Mr. Clark died in 1882 and Nancy in 1910. The residence was sold to H.D. Davis in 1919. (B,C) 2016- "The two-story colossal columns, which support a pediment-like gable, are typical of this style of architecture. The building has remained essentially unchanged except for the addition of a full second-story balcony on the Lake Street side. Dewitt Clark settled in Eau Claire in 1862 and was abajnking partner of Orrin H. Ingram. Clark died in 1882, and his wife Nancy later built this house. In 1919, the house was sold to H.D. Davis." -"Eau Claire Landmarks: Designated Historic Properties in Eau Claire, Wisconsin", Eau Claire Landmarks Commission, P.O. Box 5148, 2016. |
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| Bibliographic References: | (A) Tax Assessment Rolls - University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Area Research Center. (B) 1880 Eau Claire City Directory. (C) Barland, L. 1965. The Rivers Flow On, p. 413. Eau Claire Landmarks booklet published by the Eau Claire Landmarks Commission in 2002. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |