Schram Dry Goods Store - Water Street Commercial Historic District - Sparta, WI
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mrjcanger
N 43° 56.621 W 090° 48.659
15T E 675670 N 4867947
Built in 1877, this building served as Schram's Dry Good Store until 1904.
Waymark Code: WMT5MZ
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 09/30/2016
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J. Schram Jr. started a dry goods business in 1875. In 1877 he built this three story, Italianate style building. He continue his dry goods business until 1904. In 1892 the Sparta Free Library moved into the second floor and stayed there until 1902. By 1911, the first floor became an unnamed saloon. In 1911 there was an unnamed shoe store and millinery. The architect for the building was Mason, John Sharp. The Schram family continued to own the building into the 1930's. Today this building is home to the Urban Nest and Lizzy's Boutique.
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Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Water Street Commercial Historic District
Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]
Address:
120 South Water Street
Sparta, WI 54656
How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Narrative found on the internet (Link provided below)
Optional link to narrative or database: [Web Link]
NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): Not listed
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