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306 S WASHINGTON ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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306 S WASHINGTON ST

Architecture and History Inventory
306 S WASHINGTON ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Gus Lehrkind
Other Name:
Contributing: Yes
Reference Number:78265
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):306 S WASHINGTON ST
County:Jefferson
City:Watertown
Township/Village:
Unincorporated Community:
Town:
Range:
Direction:
Section:
Quarter Section:
Quarter/Quarter Section:
PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1920
Additions:
Survey Date:1986
Historic Use:house
Architectural Style:English Revival Styles
Structural System:
Wall Material:Brick
Architect:
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name: South Washington Street Historic District
National Register Listing Date:11/26/2003
State Register Listing Date:7/18/2003
National Register Multiple Property Name:
NOTES
Additional Information:Bargeboards; six over clear plate glass window; raised brick "label style" moulding over double windows and door; arched wooden one bay entrance porch.

This was the home of Gus Lehrkind, the president of the Village Blacksmith Folks, a small but successful metal products company in Watertown. He lived here between c. 1924 and c. 1936.

This house has some historical interest as the home of businessman Gus Lehrkind. 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. However, this building has sufficient architectural character to contribute to the proposed historic district.
Bibliographic References:(A) Watertown City Directories, 1866-1930, Watertown Public Library.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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