click zoom to display a high-res image
Property Location
| Location (Address) | 900 W 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| County | Wood |
| City/Village | Marshfield |
| Township | |
| Unincorporated community | |
| Town | |
| Range | |
| Direction | |
| Section | |
| Quarter Section | |
| Quarter Quarter Section |
Property Features
| Year Built | 1903 |
|---|---|
| Additions | |
| Survey Date | 2005 |
| Historic Use | house |
| Architectural Style | Neoclassical/Beaux Arts |
| Structural System | |
| Wall Material | Clapboard |
| Architect | |
| Other Buildings On Site | |
| Demolished | No |
| Demolished Date | |
| Additional Comments |
THE BEST AND NOW ALSO THE ONLY NEOCLASSICAL REVIVAL STYLE HOUSE IN MARSHFIELD. THE HOUSE HAS A TILE ROOF AND THERE IS A LARGE EN SUITE GARAGE BEHIND THE HOUSE THAT IS ALSO CLAD IN CLAPBOARDS AND WHICH HAS A TILE ROOF AS WELL. Peter J. Kraus was a successful early mercantile business owner in Marshfield who subsequently operated an insurance agency in the city. 2005- earliest Period Revival style house in the district and it is also one of the most impressive, thanks in large part to thorough maintenance. This is the only Neo-Classical house in Marshfield found by the Marshfield Intensive Survey and it is a superb example. two-stories-tall, almost square in plan. Main facade is dominated by a two-story-tall, colossal order portico whose flat roof is upheld by paired, fluted Ionic columns. The house rests on a stone foundation, its exterior walls are clad in wood clapboards, and these walls are sheltered by a shallow-pitched hip roof covered in red tiles. The main north-facing elevation of the house is symmetrical in design and three bays wide, with the main entrance door placed in the first story of the center bay and having a balcony supported on console brackets placed just above it. All of the windows on the house are twelve-over-twelve-light double hung sash and larger windows are used in two projecting one-story ells on the east-facing side elevation of the house. The Kraus house occupies a sizable corner lot and it also has a large garage located behind it that has a tile roof as well. |
| Bibliographic References | SANBORN-PERRIS MAPS OF MARSHFIELD: 1884, 1887, 891, 1898, 1904, 1912, 1925, 1925 (UPDATED TO 1941), 1925 (UPDATED TO 1960). SCHNITZLER, DONALD H. (ED.) THE MARSHFIELD STORY. VOL. 1., AMHERST, WI, 1997; VOL. 2, EAGLE RIVER, WI, 2000, P. 550. CHARLES, C. W. MARSHFIELD ILLUSTRATED. MARSHFIELD, 1905, ILLUSTRATED ON THE LAST PAGE. CITY OF MARSHFIELD TAX ROLLS. "W 5th - W 6th Street, Marshfield Historic District Walking tour," Marshfield Historic Preservation Committee, ca. 2019 |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | West Fifth Street - West Sixth Street Historic District |
|---|---|
| National Register Listing Date | Feb 14, 2006 |
| State Register Listing Date | Sep 23, 2005 |
| Contributing | Yes |
Architecture & History Inventory
The Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory (AHI) is a digital source of information on historic buildings, structures, and objects that have been surveyed by the State Historic Preservation Office in Wisconsin. Each property has a digital record providing basic information about the property and images.
Questions?
Wondering about if your property is eligible or notice some information on this property needs to be updated, reach out today!
Email UsAttribution
For a credit line: Wisconsin Historical Society, Creator, Title, Unique Identifier.
The Unique Identifier can be found at the top or bottom of the page for each item. The name of a downloaded file is NOT the unique identifier.
For bibliographic citations please consult the UW-Madison Libraries Citation Research Guide to ensure compliance with appropriate style guidelines.
Access Property Records
Some properties have more materials (correspondence, clippings, historical information, etc.) not in the digital record. If a 'Site File' exists, it's noted in the 'Additional Comments' field. Contact us for an appointment to view these materials.
