Property Record
410 S WISCONSIN ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Thomas Davey House |
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| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 64580 |
| Location (Address): | 410 S WISCONSIN ST |
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| County: | Iowa |
| City: | Mineral Point |
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| Year Built: | 1845 |
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| Survey Date: | 19871993 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Greek Revival |
| Structural System: | Balloon Frame |
| Wall Material: | Clapboard |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Mineral Point Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 7/30/1971 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
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| Additional Information: | Built in c. 1845 (See Bib. Ref. A, F), this one-story, Greek Revival styled house features a rectangular shaped plan configuration, a stone foundation, a clapboard exterior, a wood trim, and an asphalt shingled gable roof. Fluted pilasters and a transom window embellish the front entrance. The south porch was converted to an interior room, a change that existed since 1982. Another addition was built at an unspecifed date. This residence is in good condition. Individuals assoicated with this dwelling and the dates of their assoications include the following: Thomas Davey, from 1848 to 1858; Richard Penrose, from 1866 to 1885; William Ralph, from 1890 to 1915; and John Ralph in 1925. (See Bib. Ref. A). This building was designated locally, becoming part of the Mineral Point Landmark District in 1972. |
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| Bibliographic References: | “Architecture/History Survey: Reconstruct USH 151: Dodgeville To Belmont.” WHS project number 92-0510IA/LT. October 1993. Prepared by Great Lakes Archaeological Research Center (GLARC). A. Tax Rolls for the City of Mineral Point. On file at the Area Research Center of the Library of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville, WI. B. "Mineral Point Guide," Mineral Point: Mineral Point Historical Society, n.d. C. Frank Humberstone, Jr. and Anne D. Jenkin, "The Homes of Mineral Point," Mineral Point: Fountain Press, 1976. D. C. W. Butterfield, "The History of Iowa County, Wisconsin," Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1881. Biographical Sketches. E. George Fiedler, "Mineral Point, A History," Madison: State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1973. F. Field observation based on architectural style, building materials and local history. G. Sanborn-Perris Fire Insurance Maps for the City of Mineral Point. On file in the Archives of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin. Historic Mineral Point Architectural Walking Tour brochure, 2000. Mineral Point Chamber/Main Street & The Mineral Point Historical Society, Historic Mineral Point Architectural Walking Tours, not dated. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |