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Property Features
This two story Italianate building is the only corner building of this type in Oshkosh. Elaborate pressed metal hood moldings cap all second floor windows. In general, the building is nicely articulated and dominates the site. Paired windows mark the main entrance.
This Beckwith House was orginally built in 1876 following destruction of its predecessor in the Great Fire of 1875. It was originally four stories and had 75 hotel rooms. It was hit by a second fire in 1880 which damaged the upper floors. Samuel Beckwith tried to get funds to rebuild the entire building, but was only able to restore the ground and second floor. It has long since been adapted to commercial and office use. When it was built, it was considered the best hotel in the city.
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