10th and Cass Streets Neighborhood Historic District facts for kids
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10th and Cass Streets Neighborhood Historic District
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A house located in the district.
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| Location | Roughly bounded by Main St., S. 11th St., Cameron Ave., and S 8th St., La Crosse, Wisconsin |
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| Area | 12.6 acres (5.1 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 00001534 |
| Added to NRHP | December 13, 2000 |
The 10th and Cass Streets Neighborhood Historic District is a special area in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It's a neighborhood known for its beautiful old homes. This district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 13, 2000. This means it's recognized as an important part of history.
Exploring the Historic Neighborhood
This district is a residential area, which means people live there. It has many of the first fancy homes built in La Crosse. Walking through this neighborhood is like taking a trip back in time. You can see how people lived and what their houses looked like long ago.
What Makes These Homes Special?
The houses in this district show off different styles of architecture. Each style was popular during a certain time. Here are some examples of the amazing homes you can find:
- The Laverty-Martindale house was built in 1859. It's an example of the Italianate style. This style often has wide eaves and tall, narrow windows.
- The Webb-Withee house from 1871 shows the Italian Villa style. This style often looks like a country villa from Italy.
- The Governor George Peck house was built in 1874. It also features the Italianate style. George Peck was an important person who later became the governor.
- The Frank Burton house was built in 1884. It's designed in the Stick style. This style uses decorative wooden "sticks" on the outside walls.
- The Crosby house from 1886 is a great example of the Queen Anne style. This style often has turrets, towers, and decorative shingles.
- The Kinnear house was built later, in 1914. It shows the Prairie style. This style often has strong horizontal lines and open floor plans.
These homes help us understand the history of architecture and how cities grew. They are like living museums that tell stories of the past.
