click zoom to display a high-res image
Property Location
| Location (Address) | 307 S CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| County | Wood |
| City/Village | Marshfield |
| Township | |
| Unincorporated community | |
| Town | |
| Range | |
| Direction | |
| Section | |
| Quarter Section | |
| Quarter Quarter Section |
Property Features
| Year Built | 1884 |
|---|---|
| Additions | |
| Survey Date | 1990 |
| Historic Use | small retail building |
| Architectural Style | Italianate |
| Structural System | |
| Wall Material | Brick |
| Architect | |
| Other Buildings On Site | |
| Demolished | No |
| Demolished Date | |
| Additional Comments | This cream brick building, constructed between 1884 and 1887, is Italianate in style. The exuberance evident in the second story is typical of the architecture of the late 1800s. The shaped cornice is decorated with raised and recessed brick in geometric patterns. The cornice rests on an arcaded,c orbelled architrave. Raised brick pilasters define the edge of the building. Segmentally arched window with one over one double hung wood sash are crowned with shouldered libtels. Brick keystones accent the arch lintels. The lintels rest on a raised band which gives the effect of a support pier dividing the windows. The first floor store front has been altered. This property is a contributing member of the Marshfield Central Avenue Historic District under criterion C of the National Register of Historic Places. It is representative of the Architecture Theme of the Wisconsin Cultural Resource Management Plan as an example of Commercial Vernacular architecture with Italianate details. The building's architectural integrity on the second story is high, while the first story alterations are reflective of continued use and changing stylistic preferences. Built between 1884 and 1887, this building housed a saloon until 1898. Between 1898 and 1904 a grocery store replaced the saloon and remained in the building through 1912. In 1926 a store occupied the building. Between 1926 and 1946 a restaurant replaced the store. This property is a contributing member of the Marshfield Central Avenue Historic District under Criteria A of the National Register of Historic Places. It is representative of the Commerce Theme of the Wisconsin Cultural Resource Management Plan as an example of a retail building providing Goods and Services. |
| Bibliographic References | (A) Sanborn Insurance Maps: Marshfield, Wisconsni - 1884, 1887, 1891, 1898, 1904, 1912, 1925, 1946. (B) Marshfield City Directories. |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Marshfield Central Avenue Historic District |
|---|---|
| National Register Listing Date | Nov 04, 1993 |
| State Register Listing Date | Jul 09, 1993 |
| Contributing | Yes |
Architecture & History Inventory
The Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory (AHI) is a digital source of information on historic buildings, structures, and objects that have been surveyed by the State Historic Preservation Office in Wisconsin. Each property has a digital record providing basic information about the property and images.
Questions?
Wondering about if your property is eligible or notice some information on this property needs to be updated, reach out today!
Email UsAttribution
For a credit line: Wisconsin Historical Society, Creator, Title, Unique Identifier.
The Unique Identifier can be found at the top or bottom of the page for each item. The name of a downloaded file is NOT the unique identifier.
For bibliographic citations please consult the UW-Madison Libraries Citation Research Guide to ensure compliance with appropriate style guidelines.
Access Property Records
Some properties have more materials (correspondence, clippings, historical information, etc.) not in the digital record. If a 'Site File' exists, it's noted in the 'Additional Comments' field. Contact us for an appointment to view these materials.
