Property Record
121 W MAIN ST
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | J.E. Herro Building |
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Other Name: | Feed Bag Restaurant |
Contributing: | Yes |
Reference Number: | 77196 |
Location (Address): | 121 W MAIN ST |
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County: | Jefferson |
City: | Watertown |
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Year Built: | 1933 |
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Survey Date: | 1986 |
Historic Use: | retail building |
Architectural Style: | Contemporary |
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Wall Material: | Brick |
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Demolished?: | Yes |
Demolished Date: | 0 |
National/State Register Listing Name: | Main Street Commercial Historic District |
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National Register Listing Date: | 6/2/1989 |
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Additional Information: | Constructed of dark red brick in c. 1933, the two-story J.E. Herro building is characterized by a plain brick facade featuring a recessed panel above the second story with the white masonry inscription "J.E. Herro" inset in the brick work. Plain rectangular windows with replacement metal sashes are located on the second story while short quarter windows are found on the side elevations of the lower story. The storefront featuring a corner entrance has been remodeled for contemporary use. A rear two-story red brick addition exhibiting a second entrance to the building greatly extends the length of the J.E. Herro building. The J.E. Herro building is a commercial vernacular building influenced by the 20th century contemporary early modern style characterized mainly by decorative brick and tile patterned inset in the flat brick surfaces. Although this building is not architecturally significant, the Herro building contributes to the historic character of the Main Street District. |
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Bibliographic References: | (A) Building inscription. (B) Watertown City Directories, 1866-1930, Watertown Public Library. |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |