Historic Fond du Lac Fire Station - FOR SALE

1. SPECIAL NOTE
195 N. MAIN STREET FOND DU LAC WI
BUSINESS MOVING TO NEW FOND DU LAC LOCATION
MAKING THIS EXTRAORDINARY HISTORIC PROPERTY AVAILABLE FOR SALE
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2. FOR SALE
building only  750 thousand
195 N. MAIN STREET FOND DU LAC WI
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3. Let your office environment be a personal expression of what to expect from your work.
If the highest of standards and purpose drive
your business model and brand strategy…
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than this is a rare opportunity to match your
beliefs with your every day surroundings.
Offered At
$750,000
HISTORICALLY PRESERVED
ITALIANATE STYLE EXTERIOR
DECIDEDLY UPSCALE RESTORATION
TO INTERIOR DESIGN
ARGUABLY FOND DU LAC’S
FINEST CLASS A OFFICE SPACE
LUXURY LIVING QUARTERS
PRIVATE COURTYARD with ATTACHED HEATED
GARAGE
OVERALL FOOTPRINT NEARLY
10,000 SQUARE FEET
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195 N. MAIN STREET FOND DU LAC WI
www.zacommercial.com Nation Register of Historic Places
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4. An Exterior Historically Recognized. An Interior Ready To Deliver A History Of Business.
Not just well maintained…well suited for
numerous business models.
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A main street opportunity architecturally ready
for business in every way.
EXTERIOR Specifications - Overview
Property SPECIFICATIONS OVERVIEW
Architectural Style Italianate
Original Use Firehouse
Stories Two + Bell Tower
Restored 2004
Main Street Noted Features
Entrances - Front Main Office
- Side Landscaped Walkway To South Office
- Other Gated
Parking Main St. / Both Sides
Marquee Dedicated Pylon – Lighted
South Noted Features
Entrance - Main Office #2
- Secondary Heated Storage
- Other 2nd Level Office/Living Quarters
Access Front & Rear Courtyard
Rear Noted Features
Rear Entrance Electric Gate
Parking 1 Courtyard
Parking 2 Private Garage
Apartment Upper
195 N. MAIN STREET FOND DU LAC WI
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5. Custom Designed Class A Office Space In A Decidedly Upscale Setting
From the minute you walk –in the gaited main street
entrance, you get a feeling this could be special.
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They say you don’t get a second chance to make a good
first impression… be prepared to wow your clients.
PROPERTYSpecifications - Overview
Property SPECIFICATIONS MAIN LEVEL
Main Office Space Approx. 3,000SF +/-
Reception Front Entrance
Foyer Yes - Dedicated Waiting Area
Offices 2
Conference Rooms 2
Kitchenette Yes
Interior Design Custom
Flooring Marble / Hardwood
Ceiling Coffered Bead Board
Lighting Custom
Secondary Office Space Approx. 1,000SF +/-
Reception Available
Separate Entrance Yes
Office Area Class A
Office Setting Open Concept
Restroom Unisex
Interior Design Custom
Flooring Marble / Hardwood
Ceiling Finished Drywall
Lighting Custom & Recessed
Other Private Garage & Courtyard
195 N. MAIN STREET FOND DU LAC WI
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6. Thoughtfully Designed. And Designed To Portray Confidence, Character & Charisma.
Designed ready… and ready to stand the test of
time. Every element elegantly detailed.
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than this is a rare opportunity to match your
beliefs with your every day surroundings.
Property Specifications - Overview
2ND STORY SPECIFICATIONS NOTED FEATURES
Living Quarters Approx. 3,000SF +/-
Design Style Tuscany with
Kitchen Custom
Family Room Open Concept
Dinning Area Large Custom –Design
Bedroom Master
Bath Custom – Double Vanity
Laundry Yes
Additional Rooms Loft Leading To Bell Tower
Access South Staircase
Office Space Available
Rentable Apartment Approx. 1,200 SF
Kitchen Full
Family Room Yes
Dinning Area Yes
Bedroom Yes
Bath Yes
Laundry Yes
Additional Rooms Yes
Access Rear Staircase
195 N. MAIN STREET FOND DU LAC WI
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7. Historic Registry Information.
QUICK DESCRIPTION:
Aetna Volunteer Fire Company House #5 was built in 1874. The Aetna Fire Company may have been named for the
Aetna Insurance Company, that was affiliated with many fire companies around the country.
LONG DESCRIPTION:
The Aetna Station #5 was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 12, 1976 (#76000059). Early fire protection in Fond du Lac was sparse, with only a
few fire companies established prior to the late 1800's when the city council organized the first paid fire company. Several fire companies were established in the 1860's.
Aetna #5 was established in 1874 and this fire house was constructed for this company at that time. At the time, it contained the fire department's central office and
housed the tallest hook and ladder equipment of the city. The building's architecture is in the Mediterranean tradition typified by its tall campanile. This tower had two
practical purposes. It not only contained the bell used as a fire alarm and as a curfew, it also was used as a place for the fire hoses to dry.
From the Intensive Survey of the Old Aetna station #5:
"The two-story Italianate fire station has a low-pitched hip roof. Projecting from the roof is a two-story square tower with a hip roof, decorative frieze and
brackets, round arched arcaded openings, and brick corbelling. The wide eaves of the main building are decorated with a paneled frieze, paired brackets
and a prominent pediment on the front facade. Under the frieze are rows of brick corbelling. Pilasters decorate the second story of the main facade
and extend two stories on the side walls, with a cornice separates the first and second stories. Two large multi-light garage-type doors cover the
fire truck entrances. In between them is a door with transom that serves as the main entrance to the building. Decorative brickwork at the
corners of the first story main façade resemble quoins.“ The Architectural significance is its a fine Italianate style and the historical significance is
its fine example of a nineteenth century fire station. The building is on the National Register as 193 N Main Street but the building is marked
as 195 N Main Street. The building was registered while it was still used as a fire station but in 1985 the building was retired, sold and
renovated into apartments on the second floor and office space on the first floor. It is now privately owned. It was extensively remodeled on
the interior starting in 2003 by a new owner and made into a private office (Law Firm) with living quarters on the upper level. It is how
it remains today.
195 N. MAIN STREET FOND DU LAC WI
Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States Nation Register of Historic Places
N 43° 47.056 W 088° 26.811 Aetna Station No. 5 (added 1976 - - #76000059)
16T E 383580 N 4848929
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8. for a private showing
contact
TOM ACKERMAN
PARTNER
920-539-7014
tom@zacommercial.com
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ALEX ZABEL
PARTNER
920-295-9884
alex@zacommercial.com
zacommercial.com
1800 MORRIS ST. FOND DU LAC WI. 54935 195 N. MAIN STREET FOND DU LAC WI

9. MAP.
Contact Alex or Tom today for
a personalized tour.
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195 N. MAIN ST.
FOND DU LAC, WI
CONTACT:
ALEX ZABEL TOM ACKERMAN
PARTNER PARTNER
920-295-9884 920-539-7014
alex@zacommercial.com tom@zacommercial.com
1800 MORRIS ST. FOND DU LAC WI. 54935