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Property Location
| Location (Address) | 507 W MAIN ST |
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| County | Walworth |
| City/Village | Whitewater |
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Property Features
| Year Built | 1841 |
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| Additions | 1860,C. 1924 |
| Survey Date | 2007 |
| Historic Use | house |
| Architectural Style | Italianate |
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| Wall Material | Brick |
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| Demolished | No |
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| Additional Comments |
PAIRED BRACKETS UNDER EAVES. HUGE OPEN 2 STORY WRAP PORCH WHICH WAS ADDED C. 1924. THE BUILDING THEN HOUSED THE GREEN SHUTTERS RESTAURANT FOR MANY YEARS. THE BUILDING WAS REMODELED AND REOPENED AS THE MEDICAL CENTER IN JULY 1991. GERALD CUTLER HAD THE ORIGINAL HOUSE BUILT IN 1841; STARIN HAD IT ENLARGED IN 1860. Has been designated a local landmark. "This Greek Revival house was built in 1860 by Mr. Parker and later sold to Jacob Starin. This was the site of the first Sunday School in Whitewater in 1841. The house was remodeled in 1912 and 1924. In 1920, the fanlight-topped French doors and large veranda were added by owner, Sander Hoyum. The first floor was once an elegant restaurant - The Green Shutters. Today it is a professional office." Touring Historical Whitewater, n.d. |
| Bibliographic References | WHITEWATER REGISTER 6/9/1994. Touring Historical Whitewater, n.d. |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Main Street Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date | Dec 21, 1989 |
| State Register Listing Date | Nov 08, 1989 |
| Contributing | Yes |
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The Green Shutters Tea Room and Antique Shop
1920
Text on front reads: "The Green Shutters Tea Room and Antique Shop, Whitewater Wis." The brick, Italianate style building surrounded by a lawn, trees and shrubs was built in 1841. From the Property...
