Monroe County Museum
Sparta Masonic Temple | |
Monroe County Museum (historic Masonic Temple) at the intersection of Court and Main Streets in Sparta, Wisconsin. | |
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Location | 200 W. Main St., Sparta, Wisconsin |
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Coordinates | 43°56′41″N 90°48′45″W / 43.94472°N 90.81250°WCoordinates: 43°56′41″N 90°48′45″W / 43.94472°N 90.81250°W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1923 |
Built by | Naset Brothers |
Architect | Parkinson & Dockendorff |
Architectural style | Classical Revival, Prairie School |
NRHP Reference # | 87001734[1] |
Added to NRHP | September 25, 1987 |
The Monroe County Museum is a historic building located in Sparta, Wisconsin. It was designed by architects Parkinson & Dockendorff and constructed in 1923 as a meeting hall for a local area Masonic Lodge. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987 under the historic name "Sparta Masonic Temple".[1]
The museum's exhibits include Monroe County people, pioneer history, agriculture, military history, industry, business, and the home.
References
- 1 2 Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
External links
- Monroe County Local History Room & Museum - official site
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