National Register of Historic Places

Lancaster Municipal Building

Lancaster, Grant County, Wisconsin
Listed
March 10, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83003397

About this property

The Lancaster Municipal Building is a multi-purpose public building in Lancaster, Wisconsin. It houses the city hall and the Grantland Theatre, a single screen movie theatre and community performance venue. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 for its significance as an example of local Prairie School architecture. The facade features amber colored brick and white terra cotta ornamentation, while the interior includes oak moldings and plaster decoration. Madison architects Claude and Starck designed the building in 1923 to house city offices, meeting rooms, the fire department and a theater. Its cost was reported to be $130,000. The concept of a mixed-use city hall and theater was likely inspired by the Richland Center City Auditorium built in nearby Richland Center, Wisconsin in 1912. The building has had several modifications since its original construction. The fire department moved to an offsite location in 1996, and the original three-bay fire station now houses a senior center meeting space. A single story addition on the south side of the building, originally built for the fire department, now houses the city police station.

Location

206 S. Madison St.
Lancaster, Grant County, Wisconsin
42.84757, -90.70922

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Courthouse Square Historic District
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0 mi
Grant County Courthouse
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Lancaster Post Office
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0.1 mi
Arthur, L. J., House
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0.2 mi
Kinney, Patrick and Margaret, House
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Questions about this property

When was Lancaster Municipal Building listed on the National Register?

Lancaster Municipal Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 10, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Lancaster Municipal Building?

Lancaster Municipal Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Lancaster Municipal Building?

The period of significance for Lancaster Municipal Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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