Property Record
1314 3RD ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | J. Phillip Rothman and Co. |
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| Other Name: | Prophecy |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 73182 |
| Location (Address): | 1314 3RD ST |
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| County: | Portage |
| City: | Stevens Point |
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| Year Built: | 1900 |
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| Survey Date: | 1982 |
| Historic Use: | large retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Romanesque Revival |
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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 structure was constructed at the turn of the century. The building design combines elements generally asociated with two styles, the Romanesque Revival and Classical Revival. The Romanesque Revival was the dominant style in Stevens Point in the late Nineteenth Century. In this particular building, the blind arcature beneath the metal cornice, and repeated arch forms are reminiscent of Romanesque revival buildings in Stevens Point. The overall design is more restrained and carefully ordered, suggesting a classical influence. In addition, specfific details such as Ionic and Composite capitals are characteristic of the Classical Revival style. The building is veneered with pressed brick, with limestone and brick employed for details. The storefront, although modified, retains corner piers (with stone bases and Ionic capitals) which support a simple entablature. A sill course, accented with dentils, introduces another strong horizontal line across the facade. Six round headed windows are above the sill, and are capped by brick arches which spring from pilasters featuring composite capitals. A belt course, arcade pattern and metal cornice complete the design. This building is architecturally significant as a representative example of a period of construction. The employment of classically derived designs was not common in Stevens Point. This building is a fine example of the nascent Classical Revival style. In this instance the approach was eclectic: combining Romanesque Revival details with classical motifs and increasing order. Because the building is eclectic it provides a link between nineteenth century structures such as the Johnson store (820 Main Street) and the very fine twentieth century Classical Revival Citizien's Bank (1045 Main Street). This building is relatively intact and the best example of early Classical Revival in Stevens Point. The only comparable building, the Kingsbury building (1024 Main Street) has lost integrity. This building was built as an annex to the very successful C.O.D. Store at 929 Main Street around 1900. |
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| Bibliographic References: | (A) Sanborn-Perris Maps 1904, 1912. (B) Stevens Point City Directories 1893-1917-18. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |