Property Record
155 W FRANKLIN ST
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | MILWAUKEE ROAD DEPOT |
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Other Name: | W.B. Place Building |
Contributing: | Yes |
Reference Number: | 48465 |
Location (Address): | 155 W FRANKLIN ST |
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County: | Green Lake |
City: | Berlin |
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Year Built: | 1909 |
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Survey Date: | 2002 |
Historic Use: | depot |
Architectural Style: | Prairie School |
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Wall Material: | Brick |
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Demolished?: | No |
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National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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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. The F in the photo codes is for Fox Canal Survey. This structure contributes to the significance of the Broadway-Huron Street Historic District under Criterion C as a fine and rare example of a Prairie influenced railroad depot that has been preserved relatively intact. The facade treament with its exaggerated roof overhangs and intersecting gables is particularly interesting and original. |
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Bibliographic References: | Berlin Journal 5/15/1997. Oshkosh Northwestern 3/3/2002. Oshkosh Northwestern 7/8/2001. Fond du Lac Reporter 7/12/2001. Oshkosh Northwestern 6/4/2003. Architecture and History Survey. February & May 2002. Prepared by Heritage Research, Ltd. |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |