Property Record
1140 MAIN ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | The Alhambra Saloon |
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| Other Name: | Guu's on Main, Parkinson's |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 72948 |
| Location (Address): | 1140 MAIN ST |
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| County: | Portage |
| City: | Stevens Point |
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| Year Built: | 1896 |
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| Survey Date: | 1982 |
| Historic Use: | tavern/bar |
| Architectural Style: | Romanesque Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | C.C. Buck |
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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 is a two story commercial building, veneered with red brick on the facade. Set beneath the large scale Parkinson' sign is a modern storefront, consisting of glass, aluminum and imitation brick. In contrast to the first story, the upper level is basically intact. Three 1/1 sash windows are spaced across this level and are joined by a common stone lintel. Individual arches spring above the lintel and are capped by stone keystones. The tympana consist if terra cotta floral patterns. Capping the building is a large pressed metal cornice, consisting of corner brackets and pairs of smaller brackets which support a central pediment. This two story building retains an intact second story, which is distinguished by fine detailing and an elaborate cornice. The building is architecturally significant as a representative example of a period of construction. This building was originally the Alhambra Saloon and Bowling Alley operated by John Martini. |
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| Bibliographic References: | (A) Pediment inscription. (B) Stevens Point City Directories 1896-1912. (C) Gateway to the Pineries, p. 26. Stevens Point Daily Journal. December 24, 1895, p. 1; January 16, 1896, p. 1 |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |