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Property Location
| Location (Address) | 310 LAKE ST |
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| County | Eau Claire |
| City/Village | Eau Claire |
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Property Features
| Year Built | 1872 |
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| Additions | C. 1880 |
| Survey Date | 1981 |
| Historic Use | house |
| Architectural Style | Queen Anne |
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| Wall Material | Clapboard |
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| Demolished | No |
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| Additional Comments |
The VanHovenberg house, one of four prominent corner homes that form a distinct grouping within the historic district (see 244 Lake Street, 2L/9; 617 Third Avenue, 2L/5; 620 Third Avenue, 2L/4), is an architecturally significant residence reflecting in a simplified and restrained manner the picturesque traditions of the late nineteenth century. Erected in 1872, the house was, according to the tax records, remodeled at least twice in the 1880s, attaining its present appearance by c. 1890. The two story clapboard sided residence rests on a stone foundation. Highlighting the main facade is a large shingle covered dormer containing two narrow rectangular windows. On the first floor a veranda which wraps around the southeast corner of the building is featured. Turned posts connected by balustrades and pediments indicating the main entrances characterize the veranda. A gabled projection provides the focus of the east elevation. The gable is shingled and includes an elliptical opening. On the second floor the southern third of the projection is open, forming a balcony supported by a single post. An oval window is framed by the balcony. A less prominent shingled dormer is just north of the projecting element. Plain mouldings outline all of the window openings and corner boards demark each section of the building. Unifying the composition are bracket-like modillions which ornament the eave line. Henry Clay VanHovenberg came to Eau Claire in 1856. His training as a carpenter, joiner and millwright gave him immediate employment in the thriving lumber community. In 1869 he and a partner, F.J. Mills, established the Chippewa Valley News, which was quickly purchased by William H. Bailey. Later VanHovenberg was involved in the real estate and farm implement business. He is listed in the 1880 directory as associated with Chappel & Co., commission dealers in farm machinery. (B,C) He was also active in the organization of town government. 2016- "Altered at least twice in the 1880s, this house retains elements of its typical late nineteenth century simplified Queen Anne look. Henry Van Hovenberg settled in Eau Claire in 1856 and worked as a carpenter, joiner and millwright. With F.J. Mills he established the Chippewa Valley News in the 1860s. An active participant in the organization of the town government, Van Hovenberg also engaged in the implement business and in real estate ventures. This house suffered a major fire in 2010 and was rebuilt in 2011." -"Eau Claire Landmarks: Designated Historic Properties in Eau Claire, Wisconsin", Eau Claire Landmarks Commission, P.O. Box 5148, 2016. |
| Bibliographic References | (A) Tax Assessment rolls - University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Area Research Center. (B) Barland, L. 1960. Sawdust City, p. 18, 136. (C) 1880 Eau Claire City Directory. Eau Claire Landmarks booklet published by the Eau Claire Landmarks Commission in 2002. |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Randall Park Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date | May 20, 1983 |
| State Register Listing Date | Jan 01, 1989 |
| Contributing | Yes |
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