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Second Empire

There are very few remaining examples of the Second Empire style in Oshkosh. Historic photographs indicate that a number of residences and business blocks were either “modernized” or constructed in this style in the late 1870’s.

Today only one noteworthy example remains; a residence at 463 Mount Vernon Street and the Crane House at 417 Algoma Boulevard. The former is basically intact, with concave mansard roof rising about the brick structure. The Crane House features a more elaborate roof line with wall dormers covered by curved gables which repeat the mansard shape. A one story brick addition has obscured much of the building, destroying the integrity of the design.