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217 N WATER ST

Historic Name:
Frederick Misegades House
Other Name:
Reference Number:
7213

Property Location

Location (Address)
217 N WATER ST
County
Jefferson
City/Village
Watertown
Township
Unincorporated community
Town
Range
Direction
Section
Quarter Section
Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built
1885
Additions
Survey Date
1986,2004
Historic Use
Architectural Style
Structural System
Wall Material
Cream Brick
Architect
Other Buildings On Site
Demolished
No
Demolished Date
Additional Comments
Oculus with carved ornament in front cross gable; overhanging eaves; enclosed north porch; projecting wooden triangular pediment shaped window and door heads in upper story have been removed on lower story; two story rear porch; flat roofed open porch with altered posts.

This was the home of Frederick Misegades, an important wagon-maker, between c. 1885 and at least 1915.

Freerick Misegades had a long-time wagon-making shop at 200 N. Water St., across the street from this house. He began his business in 1857 and lived above or near the shop until around 1885, when he moved to this location. Around 1890 he went out of business.
Bibliographic References
(A) Watertown City Directories, 1866-1930, Watertown Public Library. (B) Amann, Henry P., Watertown Centennial 1836-1936, Watertown: Times Press, 1936, n.p. “Architecture/History Survey: Reconstruct STH 26 (Church St.): STH 19 To Union Pacific RR.” WHS project number 04-0759/DO/JE. February 2004. Prepared by Carol Cartwright.

National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings

National/State Register Listing Name
North Washington Street Historic District
National Register Listing Date
Oct 23, 2009
State Register Listing Date
Apr 17, 2009
Contributing
Yes
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