Property Record
460-462 N MAIN ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | BENT BLOCK |
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| Other Name: | Baxandall Co.; Jerry Jay's Picture Frames |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 62798 |
| Location (Address): | 460-462 N MAIN ST |
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| County: | Winnebago |
| City: | Oshkosh |
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| Year Built: | 1886 |
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| Survey Date: | 19782006 |
| Historic Use: | large retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Commercial Vernacular |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | C.r. Meyer and Sons |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | North Main Street Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 3/7/1996 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 8/4/1995 |
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| 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 Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation. In 1902, this building housed the Oshkosh Business College. W.W. Daggett was the proprietor. "The final home of the Oshkosh Business College, this building offers a clean-lined contrast with its Italianate and Neo-Classical Revival neighbors. A May 15, 1886 account in the Oshkosh Times states, " In appearance it will be imposing, the design being drawn in accordance with the most modern and approved style of architecture." Restored in 2003, the upper floors have been converted into apartment units. This building features decorative brickwork, patterned stone courses, and stone window mouldings." "North Main Street Historic District Walking Tour" |
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| Bibliographic References: | (A) Building plaque. (B) Oshkosh, Wis. Illus., Times Souvenir 1892. (C) Souvenir - Oshkosh Fire and Police Dept., p. 115. (D) C.R. Meyer and Sons, Breaking Ground. Oshkosh Northwestern 11/6/2001. “Architecture/History Survey: Replace N. Main St./USH 45 Bridge Over The Fox River In Oshkosh.” WHS project number 07-0894/WN. November 2006. Prepared by Heritage Research, Ltd. "North Main Street Historic District Walking Tour", City of Oshkosh Planning Services Division for the Landmarks Commission, ca. 2019 |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |