Property Record
50 S 3RD AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
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| Other Name: | Third Avenue Cafe |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 49765 |
| Location (Address): | 50 S 3RD AVE |
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| County: | Door |
| City: | Sturgeon Bay |
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| Survey Date: | 2006 |
| Historic Use: | small retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Italianate |
| Structural System: | Unknown |
| Wall Material: | Brick |
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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: | The ornate bracketed wood cornice and the brick work detailing of the second story of this Italianate style commercial structure are of interest but the extensive mid or early 20th century modifications to the storefront are out of character with the original design. Because of its scale and what remains of the original detailing this building does contribute to the architectural significance of the District. In 2006: The storefront level has been altered since it was last surveyed in 1982; this alteration consists of modern brick sheathing. In addition, the second-floor, segmentally arched window openings have been downsized with brick and the windows themselves replaced with rectangular examples. Previously surveyed in 1982. |
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| Bibliographic References: | A. Sanborn Perris Maps of Sturgeon Bay, 1885. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |