Property Record
929 MAIN ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | J.P. Rothman C.O.D. General Store |
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| Other Name: | Spurgeons |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 72774 |
| Location (Address): | 929 MAIN ST |
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| County: | Portage |
| City: | Stevens Point |
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| Year Built: | 1885 |
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| Survey Date: | 1982 |
| Historic Use: | general store |
| 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: | Mathias Mitchell Public Square--Main Street Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 8/13/1986 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
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| Additional Information: | This two story brick building was constructed in the late 1880's. As with the majority of structures in Stevens Point dating from this period, the main decorative interest appears at the cornice, composed of corbelled brick, a metal cornice may have completed the design originally. Beneath this, the second story is divided into three sections by pilasters. The central unit consists of a single segmentally arched window, which originally corresponded with a first floor stair entrance. The two remaining sections each contain three elongated windows capped by segmental arches accented with limestone keystones. The decoration of windows and cornice is simple but is Italianate in spirit. The storefront has been substantially remodeled; the second story, however, retains sufficient integrity to convey a Victorian character in keeping with the district, and is historically significant. This store was built by pioneer businessman W.W. Spraggon in 1885 and leased to J.P. Rothman who opened his C.O.D. general store here. Rothman's store was the principal general store for many years. He prospered and eventually also opened the building at 1314 ater Street (4/9). The COD store is significant as a long-time leader in commercial endeavor and the City's first department store of sorts. It's period of significance is from 1885 to 1900. |
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| Bibliographic References: | (A) Sanborn-Perris Maps of Stevens Point 1884, 1891. (B) Stevens Point Journal April 11, 1885, p. 5. (C) Stevens Point Daily Journal June 28, 1958. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |