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Property Location
| Location (Address) | 604 W MAIN ST |
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| County | Walworth |
| City/Village | Whitewater |
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Property Features
| Year Built | 1876 |
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| Survey Date | 1974 |
| Historic Use | house |
| Architectural Style | Italianate |
| Structural System | |
| Wall Material | Cream Brick |
| Architect | H. C. Koch (Nr Nomination) |
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| Demolished | No |
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| Additional Comments |
ROUND ARCHED WINDOWS AND DOORS. DENTICULATED CORNICE. BRACKETS UNDER EAVE CNRS. "Built in 1876, this late Italianate house was owned by G.W. Esterly (son of George Esterly, founder of Esterly Reaper Works). The house was designed by H.C. Koch, a well-known architect from Milwaukee. Of special interest is the art glass in the inside foyer. It was later the home of Frank Hyer, President of the Teacher's College (UW-Whitewater). The carriage house that sat behind the house has now been converted to a house." Touring Historical Whitewater, n.d. |
| Bibliographic References | 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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