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17 W 6TH AVE

Historic Name:
Brooklyn No. 4 Fire House

Other Name:
WISCONSIN SIGN SERVICE

Reference Number:
47059

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Property Location

Location (Address)

17 W 6TH AVE

County

Winnebago

City/Village

Oshkosh

Township

Unincorporated community

Town

Range

Direction

Section

Quarter Section

Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built

1868

Additions

1879

Survey Date

1978

Historic Use

fire house

Architectural Style

Italianate

Structural System

Wall Material

Brick

Architect

William Waters-1868, 1879

Other Buildings On Site

Demolished

No

Demolished Date

Additional Comments

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)

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.

National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings

National/State Register Listing Name

Brooklyn No. 4 Fire House

National Register Listing Date

Jan 11, 1996

State Register Listing Date

Apr 25, 1995

Contributing

fire house Italianate

Winnebago
County

Oshkosh
Community

1860-1869
Decade

National and State Register Listing

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