Property Record
501 KEYES ST (formerly 308 NAYMUT)
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Ambrose V. Richardson House |
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| Reference Number: | 61462 |
| Location (Address): | 501 KEYES ST (formerly 308 NAYMUT) |
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| County: | Winnebago |
| City: | Menasha |
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| Year Built: | 1894 |
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| Survey Date: | 2009 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Queen Anne |
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| Wall Material: | Aluminum/Vinyl Siding |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | #650: Garage. Veranda. Ambrose V. Richardson (1849-1933) was prominent in many Menasha industries as a bookkeeper, investor, and manager. After working for the Lawson and Strange Co., Richardson managed the mills of his cousin, P.V. Lawson, and served as bookkeeper of the Menasha Wood Split Pulley Co. and Gilbert Paper Co. He also owned one-half interest in the Star Flour Mill. An active and respected member of the community, he served as Vice President of the Twin City Economic League and his views on issues concerning the community were always solicited. Other activities include being awarded a patent (along with Menasha Mayor Joseph Hill) for a fire alarm sprinkler system. His house on Naymut Street was constructed sometime before 1895. The Ambrose V. Richardson House is historically significant for its association with one of Menasha's most prominent industrialists and citizens. The Ambrose V. Richardson House is lcoated on Doty Island in one of Menasha's premeire neighborhoods. Situated on the northeast corner of Keys and Naymut Streets, the Richardson House is a two-and-one-half story, multi-gabled residence from the Queen Anne period of construction featuring a large square tower and an extensive veranda. The roof material is asphalt, the siding is clapboard, and the foundations are random stone. The fenestration concists mainly of double-hung, single-pane sash windows, with small windows of stained glass appearing in the tower. Windows in the gable ends have been mostly boarded in. Other decorative features include fish scale shingles adorning the gable ends and the upper half of the tower. A contributing member of the Naymut Street Historic District, the Ambrose V. Richardson House is an outstanding example of the Queen Anne Period of Architecture. Formerly identified as 308 Naymut Street. |
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| Bibliographic References: | A. Menasha Record; September 23, 1933, page 1. B. Menasha Press; October 27, 1888, page 8. C. Ibid.; June 8, 1882, page 1. E. Ibid.; September 21, 1882, page 1. F. Ibid.; October 27, 1888, page 8. G. Ibid.; October 31, 1891, page 1. H. Ibid.; September 21, 1882, page 1. I. Menasha Evening Breeze; February 12, 1900. Pagfe 3. J. Ibid.; January 12, 1900, page 3. K. Ibid.; June 12, 1900, page 2. L. 1895 Tax Roll, City of Menasha; page 69. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |