501 S 5TH ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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501 S 5TH ST

Architecture and History Inventory
501 S 5TH ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Harry Beurhaus
Other Name:
Contributing: Yes
Reference Number:74919
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):501 S 5TH ST
County:Jefferson
City:Watertown
Township/Village:
Unincorporated Community:
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Quarter Section:
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1900
Additions:
Survey Date:1986
Historic Use:house
Architectural Style:Cross Gabled
Structural System:
Wall Material:
Architect:
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name:Not listed
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State Register Listing Date:
NOTES
Additional Information:A 'site file' titled "Memorial Park Historic District" 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, Division of Historic Preservation-Public History. This was the home of Harry Beurhaus, a merchant and owner of a small clothing factory during the time he lived here between c. 1907 and c. 1936.

This house has some historical interest as the home of merchant Harry Beurhaus. Initial research indicates that his career is not significant, therefore, this house does not meet the criteria for local historical significance. In the proposed historic district for this area, however, this house would be considered contributing to the overall historical significance of the district under criterion B, association with significant persons as a group.

This building does not meet the criteria of the NRHP for architectural significance because of a lack of integrity. However, this building has sufficient architectural character to contribute to the proposed historic district.
Bibliographic References:(A) Watertown City Directories, 1866-1930, Watertown, Wisconsin Public Library.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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