Property Record
119-121 WRIGHT ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Walter Sawyer House |
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| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 73398 |
| Location (Address): | 119-121 WRIGHT ST |
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| County: | Waukesha |
| City: | Waukesha |
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| Year Built: | 1875 |
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| Additions: | C. 1895 |
| Survey Date: | 1992 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Two Story Cube |
| Structural System: | Balloon Frame |
| Wall Material: | Aluminum/Vinyl Siding |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | McCall Street Historic District (Boundary Increase) |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 3/29/1993 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
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| Additional Information: | Architectural Statement: This two story cube features a cut stone foundation and a vinyl sided exteiror. Multi-paned rectangular windows are scattered on the design. Numerous remodelings obscure the style of the house. One such remodeling included a one story enclosed porch which was added to the main, north facade. Tapering pilasters and a hip roof distinguish this porch. At one time, a heavy cornice encircled the building and clapboards covered the exterior. Attic story pediments, a hip roofed door hood and segmental arched basement windows are other decorative elements of the dwelling. The residence was built in c. 1875 with an addition and/or alteration made in c. 1895. [B, D]. It is in fair condition. Walter Sawyer was an individual associated with this building from 1894 to 1919. [A]. Other map codes include Waukesha City Map 79/6 and District Map 78/21A. |
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| Bibliographic References: | A. City Directories for the City of Waukesha, on file at the Waukesha Public Library, Waukesha, Wisconsin. Waukesha City Directories, 1890, 1892. B. Sanborn-Perris Fire Insurance Maps and Plat Maps for the City of Waukesha, on file at the Archives of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin. C. Tax Rolls for the City of Waukesha, on file at the Waukesha County Historical Museum, Waukesha, Wisconsin. D. Field observation. E. Building abstract, in possession of the owner. F. Information provided by the owner. G. Building Permits for the City of Waukesha, Building Inspection Office, City of Waukesha Municipal Building, Waukesha, Wisconsin. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |