Property Record
115 KING ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Majestic Theater |
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| Other Name: | Club Majestic (as of 2006) |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 74958 |
| Location (Address): | 115 KING ST |
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| County: | Dane |
| City: | Madison |
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| Year Built: | 1906 |
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| Additions: | 1911 |
| Survey Date: | 1984 |
| Historic Use: | theater |
| Architectural Style: | Neoclassical/Beaux Arts |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | Claude and Starck |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Main--King Historic District |
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| Additional Information: | A 'site file' 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 State Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation. Map code is 0709-242-0303-0. Madison Historic Landmark: 10/16/1995. The First Settlement Neighborhood: A Walking Tour: Built as a vaudeville house, and a third story was later added. An original neo-classical balustrade was removed and the Deco marquee and facade were added later. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Tax records. City directory. Wisconsin State Journal 1/3/1907. Capital Times 8/31/1992. Capital Times 9/1/1992. Capital Times, p. 2A, 4/10/1997. Madison Landmarks Commission and Capitol Neighborhoods, The First Settlement Neighborhood: A Walking Tour, 1988. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |