Property Record
17-23 FOREST AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Moose Temple |
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| Other Name: | The College Building |
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| Reference Number: | 53734 |
| Location (Address): | 17-23 FOREST AVE |
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| County: | Fond du Lac |
| City: | Fond du Lac |
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| Year Built: | 1922 |
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| Additions: | 1989 |
| Survey Date: | 2010 |
| Historic Use: | large office building |
| Architectural Style: | Neoclassical/Beaux Arts |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | Frank J. Stepnoski |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Moose Temple |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 4/22/1993 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/15/1993 |
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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. This four story building has a flat roof that is parapeted above a plain cornice. The building is constructed of red brick and there are brick pilasters separating window banks on the front wall of the building. The windows are grouped in twos or threes and consist of single lower lights, multiple upper lights, and the windows of the second story have transoms. Windows are also decorated with brick surrounds and contrasting stone tabs. Above the central window banks on the front wall are arched openings. The first floor has large modern show windows divided by brick piers. The storefronts of this building were enclosed prior to 1989 when the building underwent a tax credit supervised renovation. The result is a modern office building that still has its historic features intact or restored. The red brick construction with simple classical details makes this building distinctive and somewhat less institutional than other buildings of the Classical Revival style. This building was constructed for the Moose Club, a fraternal group, and was also used as an office and commercial building throughout its history. In 1989, the building was restored and is currently used as an office building. Architect/builder: Frank J. Stepnoski. This building is historically significant as a fine example of a fraternal hall and office and commercial building. Previously surveyed in 1988. |
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| Bibliographic References: | (A) Fond du Lac City Directories. (B) Sanborn-Perris Maps - Fond du Lac. (C) Fond du Lac Tax Rolls. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |