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Property Record

COLUMBUS ST

Architecture and History Inventory
COLUMBUS ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Sun Prairie Water Tower
Other Name:Columbus Street Water Tower
Contributing:
Reference Number:5988
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):COLUMBUS ST
County:Dane
City:Sun Prairie
Township/Village:
Unincorporated Community:
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1899
Additions: 1912
Survey Date:1977
Historic Use:public utility/power plant/sewage/water
Architectural Style:Astylistic Utilitarian Building
Structural System:
Wall Material:Metal
Architect: Frank Stegerwald
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name: Sun Prairie Water Tower
National Register Listing Date:4/16/2000
State Register Listing Date:10/22/1999
National Register Multiple Property Name:
NOTES
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 State Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation. ROUND ARCHED DOOR. STONE WATER TOWER W/METAL ADDITION ON TOP.
Bibliographic References:SUN PRAIRIE STAR 6/9/1994. SUN PRAIRIE STAR 9/22/1994. SUN PRAIRIE STAR 11/16/1995. THE CAPITAL TIMES 3/13/1996. Wisconsin State Journal 12/19/1999.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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