Property Record
1918 DIVISION ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | FORREST W. KINGSBURY HOUSE |
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| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 70927 |
| Location (Address): | 1918 DIVISION ST |
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| County: | Portage |
| City: | Stevens Point |
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| Year Built: | 1882 |
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| Survey Date: | 20112012 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Italianate |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | It was built by Forrest W. Kingsbury, who was a city constable. He sold the house to attorney LeRoy J.N. Murat (1875-1942) around 1902. Murat owned the home until at least 1940. Later owners include John Murat, James L. Murat and Peter Murat. The house restored around 1985. |
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| Bibliographic References: | NELSON, WENDELL. "HOUSES THAT GREW." STEVENS POINT, 1983, P. 81. City directories. STEVENS POINT DAILY JOURNAL. October 13, 1883; September 6, 1897. Date stone. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |