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Property Location
| Location (Address) | 115 E MAIN ST |
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| County | Dane |
| City/Village | Sun Prairie |
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Property Features
| Year Built | 1924 |
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| Additions | |
| Survey Date | 1999,2018 |
| Historic Use | library |
| Architectural Style | Colonial Revival/Georgian Revival |
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| Wall Material | Brick |
| Architect | Alvan E. Small |
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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, Division of Historic Preservation. PEDIMENT OVER ENTRY. SIDE LIGHTS AND ROUND ARCHED FAN LIGHT ON ENTRY. KEYSTONES IN LINTELS. Library moved to new building, and historical society moved in, in 1967. |
| Bibliographic References | Sun Prairie Countryman: May 8, 1924, p. 1; May 22, 1924, p. 1; June 24, 1924, p. 5; December 11, 1924, p. 1. Wisconsin State Journal: December 31, 1924, p. 71 (illustrated). Wisconsin State Journal 3/6/1959. Name and date plaque on main facade. Sun Prairie Historical Museum and Library. A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Sun Prairie's Main Street, p. 3 (illustrated), n.d.. Prepared by Landscape Research, Ltd. for the Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission, Dane County: A Guide to the Rural Landscape, 1978. |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Sun Prairie Downtown Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date | May 21, 2019 |
| State Register Listing Date | Feb 15, 2019 |
| 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.
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