Property Record
156 N STATE ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | John D. Husted House |
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| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 48887 |
| Location (Address): | 156 N STATE ST |
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| County: | Green Lake |
| City: | Berlin |
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| Year Built: | 1871 |
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| Additions: | 1875 |
| Survey Date: | 1991 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Greek Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Nathan Strong Park Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 5/10/2005 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/21/2005 |
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| Additional Information: | Another map code is 4/21, found on the DOT map. This two story Greek Revival styled house features an irregular shaped plan configuration, a fieldstone foundation, a brick and clapboard exterior, and an asphalt shingled hip and multi-gabled roof. Trim materials include Berlin granite stone, brick and wood. Eave returns are accented by a moulded cornice and frieze. Stone lintels and projecting sills distinguish the one-over-one windows on the second and first stories. The front entrance has a classical surround; it is detailed with a pediment and panled pilasters. The residence is in fair condition. Architectural/Engineering Significance: This sturcture contributes to the significance of the Nathan Strong Park Historic Distict under Criterion C as an excellent brick Greek Revival style gabled-ell house of the 1850's. Although modified in the early 20th century by the construction of a frame Greek Revival style vestibule, the house is otherwise little altered from its origial appearance. Historical Background: This house was constructed in 1871 by Elizabeth and John D. Husted. Two years later it was sold to J. L. Higgs, who was a boot and shoemaker in Berlin. It was sold a year later to Albert Hoeft, a builder and cabinet maker, who had his office in the house. [1]. The next principle owner, George Knowles, pruchased the house in 1890. Mr. Knowles was a superintendent at the Berlin Granite Company. [1]. In 1906, the house was sold to Martin Goodnautre who was a local butcher. Mr. Goodnature died in 1938 and his wife for years later in 1942. At this time Nina De Voe purchased the house and lived there until 1958, when George and Peggy Cunningham took over ownership. Mr. Cunningham owned and operated the Cunningham Hardware Store and was also a prolific sign painter. [1]. |
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| Bibliographic References: | 1. Gillett, "Early Houses in Berlin, Wisconsin," 1976, pp. 16-18. Victorian Walking Tours, Berlin, Wisconsin's Walking Tour of Beautiful Victorian Homes, undated. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |