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Property Location
| Location (Address) | 816 RICHARDS AVE |
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| County | Jefferson |
| City/Village | Watertown |
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Property Features
| Year Built | 1911 |
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| Additions | |
| Survey Date | 1986,2012 |
| Historic Use | house |
| Architectural Style | Dutch Colonial Revival |
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| Wall Material | Clapboard |
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| Demolished | No |
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| Additional Comments |
Oriel window and oculus in gable end; shingled upper story; full length porch with dentil trim; Doric columns and balustrades; window cornices. This was the home of William Koepsal, a motorman for the Interurban Line, and his wife Hilda, between c. 1913 and c. 1936. Initial research indicates that none of the occupants of this house are historically significant either individually, or as a group within the proposed historic district. This building does not meet the criteria of the NRHP for architectural significance because of a lack of integrity. However, this building has sufficient architectural character to contribute to the proposed historic district. |
| Bibliographic References | (A) Watertown City Directories, 1866-1930, Watertown Public Library. |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Richards Hill Residential Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date | Jun 14, 2013 |
| State Register Listing Date | Nov 16, 2012 |
| Contributing | Yes |
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