Property Record
100 E MAIN (COUNTY HIGHWAY A)
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | J. Buschberger Tavern/Belongia Hotel |
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| Other Name: | Wooden Shoe Bar |
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| Reference Number: | 44041 |
| Location (Address): | 100 E MAIN (COUNTY HIGHWAY A) |
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| County: | Oconto |
| City: | Lena |
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| Survey Date: | 1993 |
| Historic Use: | tavern/bar |
| Architectural Style: | Gabled Ell |
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| Wall Material: | Aluminum/Vinyl Siding |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | Date of construction is pre-1884. This two-story gabled ell frame building is clad with aluminum siding and split rock. The wood porch deck was removed and replaced with concrete stairs and the wood porch supports were replaced by iron posts. The installation of replacement windows and siding and split rock over the original clapboard, and modifications to the front porch have compromised the appearance of the building. The building was constructed just before 1884 by Alphonse Payant as a tavern and dance hall. The tavern was subsequently sold to John Buschberger who converted the dance hall into a hotel and renamed the establishment the Belongia Hotel. The building currently houses the Wooden Shoe tavern and residential space on the upper floor. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Date of construction: Oconto Co. Centennial Program (1948) |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |