Property Record
910 E FOREST AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | Syme-Gilbert House |
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Contributing: | Yes |
Reference Number: | 62169 |
Location (Address): | 910 E FOREST AVE |
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County: | Winnebago |
City: | Neenah |
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Year Built: | 1882 |
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Survey Date: | 2004 |
Historic Use: | house |
Architectural Style: | Italianate |
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Wall Material: | Brick |
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Demolished?: | No |
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National/State Register Listing Name: | East Forest Avenue Historic District |
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National Register Listing Date: | 11/9/2005 |
State Register Listing Date: | 4/15/2005 |
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Additional Information: | Two 'site files' (Syme-Gilbert House & East Forest Avenue Historic District) exist for this property. They contain additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. They are public records and may be viewed in person at the State Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation. Altered eclectic residence incorporating Queen Anne, and Second Empire features. A matching carriage house has been converted to a residence. One of two outstanding examples in the city. Built by Alexander Syme, early Menasha Water Power tycoon, the house became the home of the Gilbert family, nearly all of whom built in the area. This was the first mansion built on Forest Ave. and began the exodus of Menasha's industrialists to the Neenah side of Doty Island. Tower and Mansard of French Second Empire - detail Eastlake. Note carriage house in 2nd view. The 1981 map code was 6/15 on a city engineers base map. |
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Bibliographic References: | A. Neenah Tax Roll; 1882, p.68, Ward 3. “East Forest Avenue Historic District Preservation Plan.” April 2012. Neenah Wisconsin Landmarks Commission. |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |