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Property Location
| Location (Address) | 605 E DIVISION ST |
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| County | Jefferson |
| City/Village | Watertown |
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Property Features
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| Survey Date | 1986 |
| Historic Use | house |
| Architectural Style | Cross Gabled |
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| Wall Material | Cream Brick |
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| Demolished | No |
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| Additional Comments | This two-story Italianate styled house features a cross-shaped plan configuration, a brick foundation, a cream brick exterior, a brick trim, and shingled, multi-gabled roof. Generally described as a cross vernacular house form, this cream brick structure exhibits gabed two story wings radiating outward on all four sides. Bracketed cut-away bays on the east gable, a two-sided balustraded porch (probably added) covering the enclosed entrance in the east front angle and a similar porch in the east rear angle add further irregularity to this well-preserved house. Italianate raised brick arched window heads, stained glass windows and tall chimneys are additional features of this Victorian house. The residence is in excellent condition. Architectural/Engineering Significance: Important as a well-preserved representative of the cross vernacular house influenced by the Italianate style popular at the time of its construction, this house - featuring replacement porches - does not exhibit as much architectural integrity as the houses at 1012 Western Ave. (44-5) and 921 E. Main (51-34). Historical Background: William Stark was an individual who lived in this dwelling from 1919 to 1934. (See Bib. Ref. A, B). Historical Significance: Initial research indicates that none of the occupants of this house are historically significant. |
| Bibliographic References | A. Watertown City Directories, 1919-1934, Watertown Public Library, Watertown, WI. B. Watertown City Directories, 1866-1930, Watertown, Wisconsin Public Library. |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Not Listed |
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