Property Record
214-220 MAIN ST E
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | The Arcade |
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| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 44587 |
| Location (Address): | 214-220 MAIN ST E |
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| County: | Dunn |
| City: | Menomonie |
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| Year Built: | 1903 |
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| Survey Date: | 1978 |
| Historic Use: | large retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Commercial Vernacular |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | Burrill and Bailey |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Menomonie Downtown Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 7/14/1986 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
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| Additional Information: | The Arcade Building occupies a central location in downtown Menomonie, which made it an important building for merchants. At different times, the building has housed the U.S. Post Office, Thomas & Wagner's Shoe Repair, Angraham's Jewelry, A. Pillsburgy's Drug Store, and a photography studio. The Arcade Building cost $18,000 to construct. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Menomonie Historic District Walking Tour brochure, 2015. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |