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518 POPLAR ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

Property Record

518 POPLAR ST

Architecture and History Inventory
518 POPLAR ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Baer, August, House
Other Name:Old Courthouse Inn
Contributing:
Reference Number:48231
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):518 POPLAR ST
County:Washington
City:West Bend
Township/Village:
Unincorporated Community:
Town:
Range:
Direction:
Section:
Quarter Section:
Quarter/Quarter Section:
PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1854
Additions:
Survey Date:1987
Historic Use:house
Architectural Style:Side Gabled
Structural System:
Wall Material:Brick
Architect:
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name:Not listed
National Register Listing Date:
State Register Listing Date:
NOTES
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 two and one half story side gabled house features a rectangular shaped plan configuration, a brick foundation, a brick exterior, a wood and brick trim and an asphalt shingled gable roof. Frieze boards distinguish the open gable end at the side elevation. The front windows have two-over-two panes and are set within segmental arched openings; brick lintels and projecting sills further accent these windows. The attic story two-over-two windows at the side elevation have flat arched openings, as does a smaller rectangular window on the second story. There are two front entrances, each of which is detailed with a segmental arch, a lamplight, pilasters and a flat arched cornice. The former residence is in fair condition.
Bibliographic References:WEST BEND DAILY NEWS 11/4/1994. West Bend Historic Building Tour, Rathbun Associates, undated.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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