Wakefield Hall
1409 Ellis Ave., Ashland, WIThis property is locally significant as an excellent example, with high integrity of Colonial Revival architecture. Constructed in 1940-41. Wakefield Hall is an example of the work of architect Thomas J. Shefchik and an excellent representation of his ability to design in Period Revival styles. It is a replica of the 1932 reconstruction of George Washington's birthplace in Wakefield, Virginia. The period of significance dates from the beginning of construction in 1940 to the completion of the building in 1941. Wakefield Hall is significant at the local level.
Local significance of the building:Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1995.
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