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West Second Street Historic District

Ashland, Wisconsin • Ashland County

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About This Property

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The West Second Street Historic District in Ashland, Wisconsin, encompasses a collection of buildings that once served as the city's primary commercial hub. Its architecture reflects the development and prosperity of late 19th and early 20th-century Midwestern towns.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
14.7
Listed Date
2/2/1984
Other Names
Nr Control Nos. 1017733800;0126820049

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Commerce; Architecture
Periods of Significance
1875 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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