Property Record
SPRING POND RD
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | Otter Spring House |
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Other Name: | Otter Springs Springhouse |
Contributing: | |
Reference Number: | 72718 |
Location (Address): | SPRING POND RD |
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County: | Forest |
City: | |
Township/Village: | Lincoln |
Unincorporated Community: | |
Town: | 36 |
Range: | 13 |
Direction: | E |
Section: | 24 |
Quarter Section: | NW |
Quarter/Quarter Section: | SE |
Year Built: | 1933 |
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Additions: | |
Survey Date: | 1997 |
Historic Use: | springhouse |
Architectural Style: | Astylistic Utilitarian Building |
Structural System: | Log |
Wall Material: | Log |
Architect: | |
Other Buildings On Site: | |
Demolished?: | No |
Demolished Date: |
National/State Register Listing Name: | Otter Spring House |
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National Register Listing Date: | 6/3/1999 |
State Register Listing Date: | 1/6/1999 |
National Register Multiple Property Name: |
Additional Information: | A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office. The spring house is a structure that is most significant for its cultural importance to the Potawatomie, who have been using water from the spring in traditional ceremonies since its construction. It was built by CCC Company 649, Waubikon Lake. It is currently owned by Forest County and money is needed for both its acquisition and extensive restoration work. |
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Bibliographic References: |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |