Property Record
11 N 3RD AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | J.J. Pinney Block |
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| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 49700 |
| Location (Address): | 11 N 3RD AVE |
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| County: | Door |
| City: | Sturgeon Bay |
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| Year Built: | 1906 |
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| Survey Date: | 1982 |
| Historic Use: | retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Neoclassical/Beaux Arts |
| Structural System: | Unknown |
| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | Fred D. Crandall |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Third Avenue Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 10/6/1983 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
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| Additional Information: | This large 2 1/2 story commercial block anchors the corner of an intact commercial blockface within the District. The late Classical Revival detailing at the cornice and the use of rockfaced local limestone is of interest. A third story (above the cornice) appears to have been added about 1915 but does not detract from the original architectural character of his handsome, albeit simply detailed, early 20th century brick commercial block. It is an excellent and relatively intact example of a once common style and is the only such commercial block within the District constructed of both brick and local limestone. In 1898, the above noted property was vacant. Two years later, Mrs. J.P. Graass had a building constructed on the site valued at $2200 for both land and improvements. In 1906, J.J. Pinney acquired the property and the value of the site nearly tripled. Pinney's building was valued at $4500, exclusive of the land. J.J. Pinney was the son of G.W. Pinney. J.J. Pinney was the editor of the Door County Democrat. G.W. Pinney was a newspaperman and commercial tree grower. |
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| Bibliographic References: | A. Carved stone on facade. B. Sanborn-Perris Maps of Sturgeon Bay 1904-1911. C. WIHP Card D. Tax Rolls - City of Sturgeon Bay. E. The Architecture of Fred D. Crandall-Door County Library-Picasa Web Albums |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |