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Property Location
| Location (Address) | 537 E WISCONSIN AVE |
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| County | Winnebago |
| City/Village | Neenah |
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Property Features
| Year Built | 1883 |
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| Additions | 1904 |
| Survey Date | 2004 |
| Historic Use | house |
| Architectural Style | Queen Anne |
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| Wall Material | Brick |
| Architect | William Waters |
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| Demolished | No |
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| Additional Comments | 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. An Americanized English Queen Anne with a Romanesque Revival veranda. One of the best preserved houses in the area. Havilah Babcock was one of the four founders of Kimberly Clark and banker, merchant and miller. This property was last surveyed in 1981 using the City Engineer's Base Map with the code 1/20. The 2004 map code is 154/19a. Covenant/Easement: From 11/5/1979 to 11/4/1994. A 'covenant file' exists for this property. It may contain additional information such as photos, drawings and correspondence. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office. |
| Bibliographic References | A. 1883 Neenah Tax Roll, Ward 1, p.24. Appleton Post Crescent 4/18/1998. |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Babcock, Havilah, House |
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| National Register Listing Date | Aug 07, 1974 |
| State Register Listing Date | Jan 01, 1989 |
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