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101 S MAIN ST

Architecture and History Inventory
101 S MAIN ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Reuben S. White Building
Other Name:Chamber of Commerce; Harriet's; Ron & Kay's Tavern
Contributing: Yes
Reference Number:6724
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):101 S MAIN ST
County:Jefferson
City:Fort Atkinson
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1871
Additions: 1960C. 1905
Survey Date:1983
Historic Use:small retail building
Architectural Style:Commercial Vernacular
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Wall Material:Brick
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Demolished?:No
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NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name: Main Street Historic District
National Register Listing Date:6/7/1984
State Register Listing Date:1/1/1989
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NOTES
Additional Information:Two-story brick load-bearing corner structure with round-arched windows with original sash on west and north sides and wide molded brick cornice. Original storefront had three round-arched openings, but its was rebuilt prior to 1900. There are two rear wings; the first is two stories with a flat roof, no cornice and two segmentally-arched windows on the second floor. The easternmost wing (1904-1909) is two stories, cream brick with three second story windows and a heavy beam over the somewhat altered storefront. The beautiful brickwork and intact window sash make this building a pivotal structure in the downtown. This building has housed a variety of stores, including dry goods, shoes, variety, drugs, and hats, with a hall on the third floor. "Rube" White served as Village President in 1875.
Bibliographic References:(A) Aetna Policy #268. (B) Building Permit. (C) J.C. Union, Cent. Ed. (D) J.C. Union 12/6/1907, White Obit. (E) Sanborn-Perris Maps.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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