105 1/2 State Street

105 1/2 State St, Madison, WI 53703

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Built in 1855-56 by Willett S. Main, the Main Building is the oldest building facing the Capitol. It was designed by Stephen Vaughn Shipman. The building was the first major commercial structure west of the Capitol Square. In the past 110 years, it has served a wide variety of uses, from a dry goods store to a skateboard supply shop. Before its restoration, post-World War II remodeling and a lack of maintenance had taken their toll on the building's grandeur. The stone exterior walls had been painted and some stone details had been lost to weathering. This past summer, owners Maria and Dan Milsted began restoration of the historic structure. The walls were power washed and chemically treated with great care to remove the exterior lead-based paint. Stone was quarried from the original source in the Town of Westport, matching stone window hoods and brackets were carved, and an unneeded doorway was covered. Wooden components of the building were repaired and painted. Future plans call for the restoration of the storefront to a design that resembles the original.

Highlights

  • Walker's Paradise
  • Hardwood Floors

About 105 1/2 State Street

Built in 1855-56 by Willett S. Main, the Main Building is the oldest building facing the Capitol. It was designed by Stephen Vaughn Shipman. The building was the first major commercial structure west of the Capitol Square. In the past 110 years, it has served a wide variety of uses, from a dry goods store to a skateboard supply shop. Before its restoration, post-World War II remodeling and a lack of maintenance had taken their toll on the building's grandeur. The stone exterior walls had been painted and some stone details had been lost to weathering. This past summer, owners Maria and Dan Milsted began restoration of the historic structure. The walls were power washed and chemically treated with great care to remove the exterior lead-based paint. Stone was quarried from the original source in the Town of Westport, matching stone window hoods and brackets were carved, and an unneeded doorway was covered. Wooden components of the building were repaired and painted. Future plans call for the restoration of the storefront to a design that resembles the original.

105 1/2 State Street is an apartment community located in Dane County and the 53703 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Madison Metropolitan School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Amenities Vary by Unit
  • Epic Pick-Up Outside Front Door
  • Municipal Bus Pick-Up Outside Front Door

Community Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Trash Pickup - Curbside

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Cable Ready
  • Security System
  • Tub/Shower
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Carpet
  • Tile Floors
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Crown Molding
Location
105 1/2 State St, Madison,
WI 53703
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Neighborhood

Its modern comforts, accessibility, and urban environment are all alluring qualities of Downtown Madison. This neighborhood is home to the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, as well as the school’s free attractions like the Botanical Garden and the Chazen Museum of Art. Henry Vilas Zoo offers complimentary admission too, just minutes from Downtown Madison luxury apartments.

A short distance from the zoo, residents are comforted by a wide range of cuisines – especially in Bay Creek. Bernie’s Beach Park is nearby, providing locals scenic views of Monona Bay. The Wisconsin State Capitol resides in Downtown Madison, in walking distance of museums and the Orpheum Theater that complete the art district. Across from the capitol is the Dane County’s Farmers Market, where locals gather to explore its fresh flower bouquets and produce.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 7 min 2.6 mi
Drive: 8 min 2.8 mi
Drive: 12 min 5.8 mi
Drive: 19 min 8.6 mi
105 1/2 State Street is within 8 minutes or 2.8 miles from University of Wisconsin. It is also near Edgewood University and Madison Area Technical College.
Schools
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
Transportation

105 1/2 State Street is near Dane County Regional/Truax Field, located 5.8 miles or 11 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 38 min 27.3 mi
Drive: 52 min 38.9 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Dane County Regional/Truax Field
Drive: 11 min 5.8 mi

Walkability Near 105 1/2 State Street

Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70 / 100
Somewhat Drivable
Drivability
30 / 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 105 1/2 State Street.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
105 1/2 State Street has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Madison Children's Museum
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
UW-Madison Geology Museum
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Turville Point Park
Walk: 22 min 1.2 mi
UW Zoological Museum
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
105 1/2 State Street has 5 parks within 1.2 miles, including Ice Age National Scenic Trail, Madison Children's Museum, and UW Zoological Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
105 1/2 State Street has 3 hospitals within 2.8 miles, the nearest is Meriter Hospital which is 1.2 miles away and a 3 minute drive.

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