Property Record
1501 STATE ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | N. B. RUNDLE HOUSE |
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| Other Name: | ACE RENTALS |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 41835 |
| Location (Address): | 1501 STATE ST |
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| County: | Eau Claire |
| City: | Eau Claire |
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| Year Built: | 1885 |
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| Survey Date: | 1987 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Queen Anne |
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| Wall Material: | Clapboard |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Third Ward Historic District (Boundary Increase) |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 9/10/2004 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 4/16/2004 |
| National Register Multiple Property Name: | Multiple Resources of Eau Claire |
| Additional Information: | ARCHITECTURAL STATEMENT: Occupying a prominent position at the southern boundary of the historic district, the N.B. Rundle residence is an architecturally significant example of late nineteenth century eclectic architecture, incorporating elements of the Italianate, Queen Anne, and Stick styles. Rising two stories from a stone foundation and sided with clapboards, the richly detailed dwelling is irregular in plan and profile. Dominating the structure is a square cupola crowned by a pyramidal roof with a decorated peak. A set of four narrow windows with multi-paned transoms ornament each face of the cupola which also features brackets at the eave line and horizontal panels beneath the window openings. A two story boxed bay window rising within the gable on the main facade provides a balancing feature. Paired brackets and distinct window moldings embellish this projecting section. On the ground level a veranda wraps around the front of the building and a portion of the north elevation. Latticework connects the turned posts supporting the veranda, while elaborate brackets and a paneled valance provide further detail. A second floor balcony decorated with a spindle valance and cut out work is visible at the northwest corner of the structure. The main facade is orientated to the West. The building is in good condition. The rest of the house, although less elaborate, also features paired brackets, single and paired bays, and projecting elements. This former one-family dwelling, which was converted into apartments at an unspecified date, is in good condition. The 1981 owner of the building was Ace Rentals, located at 2115 E. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701. (1981 photo 37/7). 1987 Survey Update, Ann Ohl, Surveyor - Between 1981 and 1987, a Certificate of Appropriateness was granted by the Landamrks Commission to replace the railings on the porch and trim under the porch roof. The railing posts are the same as the original, the railing are not turned, the trim is being repaired and replaced. (The work was not completed in 1987.) Two jump platforms and doors were added on two separate porch roofs on the north side. HISTORICAL STATEMENT: N.B. Rundle, the original owner of the residence, was listed as a carpenter in the city directory. (See Bib. Ref. B). Later occupants included Edward Kidder, son of the first pastor of the First Congregational Church; Percy Atkinson, secretary/treasurer of the Leader Publishing Co.; and Ralph Owen, son and business associate of John S. Owen. From approximately 1925-1948 funeral director Oscar Lenmark lived here. 2016- "This carpenter's home is an example of late nineteenth century Eclectic Architecture, reflecting elements of the Queen Anne, Italianate and Stick styles. Later occupants included Edward Kidder, son of the first pastor of the First Congregational Church; Percy Atkinson, secretary/treasurer of the Leader Publishing Company; and Ralph Owen, son and business associate of John S. Owen. From about 1925-48 it was the residence of funeral director Oscar Lenmark." -"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. HISTORICAL NAME, DATE OF CONSTRUCTION - TAX ASSESSMENT ROLLS - UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - EAU CLAIRE AREA RESEARCH CENTER; ASSESSOR CARDS - CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE. B. 1888 EAU CLAIRE CITY DIRECTORY. Eau Claire Landmarks booklet published by the Landmarks Commission in 2002. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |