Port Washington Downtown Historic District
Port Washington Downtown Historic District, Historic district in Port Washington, Wisconsin.
The Port Washington Downtown Historic District contains over 40 commercial buildings constructed between 1850 and 1950 along Franklin Street.
The district emerged after Wooster Harrison established Port Washington in 1835, leading to rapid growth when 740 ships docked at the pier by 1851.
The buildings represent architectural styles from Italianate to Federal, Queen Anne, Neoclassical, and Art Deco, reflecting different construction periods.
The National Register listing allows property owners to receive federal tax credits for rehabilitation and preservation of these historic structures.
The Wisconsin House Hotel, built in 1855, combined a saloon in its north section and a harness shop in its south portion.
Location: Port Washington
GPS coordinates: 43.38899,-87.86930
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:45
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