History

Visual History of the

Clark-Peterson Building

Viroqua, Wisconsin

The South Building (where Slippers and the market suites now sit) was built in 1912 by Charlie Clark to be his auto garage. It was one of the first car dealerships in the State of Wisconsin. The larger, north building was built in 1919. In the Mid-60s Bob Peterson bought the building, running his successful business there until he moved to the north end of town around 2000. The building was sold to the current owners in 2002.

Planning and negotiation with tenants continued until Fall of 2003, when the actual historic rehab work began. We opened the front doors (which arrived 36 hours before the opening and were hurriedly installed by Cox Builders with only moments to spare!) on April 17th, 2004 to amazed crowds.

The building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places

(currently as part of the Viroqua Downtown Historic District, and soon individually as well).

Our hope is that this interesting history continues for at least another 92 years...

Clark Automotive Building ca. 1920s



Gas Pump & Transom Windows

Clark Automotive Building ca. 1950s [Composite image]

2003, pre-rehab

Selected Before and After Images


The skylights were eventually covered over the years.	Following sandblasting and reclaiming of skylights


Front Alleyway	The New Entrance into the Market!


Main Service Area under Demo	Market Hall


Slippers Angled Wall Under Construction	Slippers Finished