Property Record
17 W 6TH AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Brooklyn No. 4 Fire House |
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| Other Name: | WISCONSIN SIGN SERVICE |
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| Reference Number: | 47059 |
| Location (Address): | 17 W 6TH AVE |
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| County: | Winnebago |
| City: | Oshkosh |
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| Year Built: | 1868 |
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| Additions: | 1879 |
| Survey Date: | 1978 |
| Historic Use: | fire house |
| Architectural Style: | Italianate |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | WILLIAM WATERS-1868, 1879 |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Brooklyn No. 4 Fire House |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 1/11/1996 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 4/25/1995 |
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| Additional Information: | A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office. This is the earliest known design of William Waters, remaining in the city. The original building did not include the east bay, but did have a tower, now removed. The portion that remains is elaborately detailed with round arches over second story windows. Rusticated piers frame the first floor door. The east bay also features Italianate details but employs segmental arches over window openings. The Brooklyn Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 4 was formed in 1867 as a volunteer group. It was the first fire company on the south side of the city. The present building was constructed to house the company in 1868. It was used by the Fire Dept. continuously until it was decommissioned due to age in 1947. (D) |
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| Bibliographic References: | GUIDE TO WILLIAM WATERS' WORK IN OSHKOSH. OSHKOSH NORTHWESTERN 10/28/1995. OSHKOSH NORTHWESTERN 5/5/1996. DAILY NORTHWESTERN Sept. 3, 1868. OSHKOSH NEWS 1887, Map 1871 - part 2. Interview Lee & Eileen Weigert 2-6-81. Interview with Fire Chief Calvin Phillips, 3-27-81. OSHKOSH NORTHWESTERN 10/1/1996. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |