Property Record
624 W RIDGE AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Eugene F. Clark House |
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| Other Name: | Clark House Bed and Breakfast |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 51785 |
| Location (Address): | 624 W RIDGE AVE |
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| County: | Trempealeau |
| City: | Galesville |
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| Year Built: | 1890 |
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| Survey Date: | 1981 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Queen Anne |
| Structural System: | Unknown |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Ridge Avenue Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 9/18/1984 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
| National Register Multiple Property Name: | Multiple Resources of Galesville |
| Additional Information: | AKA 646 Ridge Ave. The considerable architectural quality of this Queen Anne residence has been compromised by artificial siding, but the columned and ballustraded porch, as well as other details aer intact. This residence was built for prominent businessman and politician, Eugene Clark. Clark was the son of Isaac Clark assumed the presidence of th Bank of Galesville in 1894 and served until 1930. He was active in local polics serving on the School Board and County Board for more than 20 years. He also served two terms as State Senator from the galesville area in the Wisconsin Legislasture. |
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| Bibliographic References: | A. Field Observation. B. Curtiss-Wedge, Franklyn. History of Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. Chicago & Winona, 1917. C. Bank of Galesville. 100 Years 1883-1983 Bank of Galesville. 1983. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |