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6012 8TH AVE

Architecture and History Inventory
6012 8TH AVE | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:ALLEN HOUSE
Other Name:JAMES PENNEFEATHER HOUSE
Contributing: Yes
Reference Number:9533
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):6012 8TH AVE
County:Kenosha
City:Kenosha
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Unincorporated Community:
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1906
Additions:
Survey Date:1975
Historic Use:house
Architectural Style:Colonial Revival
Structural System:
Wall Material:Brick
Architect:
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
DESIGNATIONS
National/State Register Listing Name: Library Park
National Register Listing Date:6/22/2000
State Register Listing Date:1/21/2000
National Register Multiple Property Name:
NOTES
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 Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office. RETURNED EAVES ON DORMERS AND ENTRY. ROUND ARCHED WINDOW AND DOORWAY. ROMAN WINDOW ABOVE ENTRY.
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RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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