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Property Location
| Location (Address) | 414 FOSTER ST |
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| County | Jefferson |
| City/Village | Fort Atkinson |
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Property Features
| Year Built | 1841 |
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| Survey Date | 1975 |
| Historic Use | house |
| Architectural Style | Greek Revival |
| Structural System | Balloon Frame |
| Wall Material | Clapboard |
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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 State Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation. RETURNED EAVES. CENTRAL ENTRY. ELL ADDITION ON SIDE. WRL #91. In 1920, the property was moved from the north side of Milwaukee Ave. just east of Main St. to make way for a new theater; a summer kitchen was removed from the house at this time. MOVED TO PRESENT SITE from S. Water and McPherson streets IN 1969 AS PART OF HOARD MUSEUM. |
| Bibliographic References | Fort Atkinson Daily Jefferson County Union 5/21/1998. Fort Atkinson Daily Jefferson County Union 7/30/1998. Fort Atkinson Daily Jefferson County Union 5/14/1999 |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Merchants Avenue Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date | Jun 13, 1986 |
| State Register Listing Date | Jan 01, 1989 |
| Contributing | Yes |
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311-313 MERCHANTS AVE
48016
Located in Fort Atkinson, Jefferson County
