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Summary
Beals, Edward D. and Vina Shattuck, House
220 North Park Avenue; Neenah, Winnebago County
Architect: Alexander C. Eschweiler
Date of Construction: 1911
Four years after industrialist Edward Duncan Beals married Kimberly-Clark Corp. heiress Vina Shattuck, the couple began construction of an imposing Arts and Crafts mansion overlooking the Fox River in Neenah. Designed by Milwaukee architect Alexander C. Eschweiler, it is one of Neenah's most notable houses.
Completed in 1911, the house is distinguished for Eschweiler's incorporation of architectural elements popularized by British architect C. F. A. Voysey, one of the defining reformist designers of the Arts and Crafts movement. The dominant roof planes and vast, unornamented walls of stucco are characteristic of Voysey's style, as are the tiered overhangs, multi-paned window groupings and the integral porches and verandahs.
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Property Details
| Criteria | Architecture/Engineering |
|---|---|
| Area Of Significance | Architecture |
| Period of Significance | 1911 |
| Architectural Style | Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements |
| Architect | Eschweiler, Alexander C. |
| Resource Type | Building |
| Historic Use | Single Dwelling |
Resources Within The Property
| Contributing Buildings | 2 |
|---|---|
| Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Contributing Structures | 1 |
| Contributing Objects | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Buildings | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Objects | 0 |
Designations
| Historic Status | Listed in the State Register |
|---|---|
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Jul 20, 2007 |
| Historic Status | Listed in the National Register |
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Feb 27, 2008 |
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