About this property
The Bowman House is a historic house located at 714 Broadway Street in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. The Prairie School house was built in 1904 for Abram and Alberta Bowman. The house has a Prairie School design, popular at the time due to Frank Lloyd Wright's influence; its distinctive Prairie School elements include a horizontal emphasis and a low roof with wide eaves.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 86000621. It was listed on April 2, 1986.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Bowman House listed on the National Register?
Bowman House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 2, 1986.
What type of historic resource is Bowman House?
Bowman House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bowman House?
The period of significance for Bowman House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1904.
Can I research the history near Bowman House?
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