106, 106A, 106B, 108A N MAIN ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

Property Record

106, 106A, 106B, 108A N MAIN ST

Architecture and History Inventory
106, 106A, 106B, 108A N MAIN ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:C. Griffin Block
Other Name:Dr. Bob's Bar
Contributing:
Reference Number:70721
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):106, 106A, 106B, 108A N MAIN ST
County:Winnebago
City:Oshkosh
Township/Village:
Unincorporated Community:
Town:
Range:
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Quarter Section:
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1875
Additions:
Survey Date:19812006
Historic Use:small retail building
Architectural Style:Commercial Vernacular
Structural System:
Wall Material:Brick
Architect: William Waters
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:Yes
Demolished Date:0
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name:Not listed
National Register Listing Date:
State Register Listing Date:
NOTES
Additional Information:This two story Italianate structure is a portion of the Griffin Block (originally five stores) and is identical in form to OS 11/19. Windows are capped with stilted segmental arches with stone keystones. Inset panels are located between windows and in the shaped pediment.

Demolished prior to 2006 survey.
Bibliographic References:(A) Oshkosh Daily Northwestern July 15, 1875. A Compilation of Articles Pertaining to the Works of Architect William Waters, 2000. “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.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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