1226 W NATIONAL AVE | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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1226 W NATIONAL AVE

Architecture and History Inventory
1226 W NATIONAL AVE | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:
Other Name:Marlene's
Contributing:
Reference Number:103882
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):1226 W NATIONAL AVE
County:Milwaukee
City:Milwaukee
Township/Village:
Unincorporated Community:
Town:
Range:
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Section:
Quarter Section:
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1890
Additions:
Survey Date:19852021
Historic Use:tavern/bar
Architectural Style:Front Gabled
Structural System:
Wall Material:Stone Veneer
Architect:
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name:Not listed
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State Register Listing Date:
NOTES
Additional Information:This two story Front Gabled tavern was built in 1890. The building is clad in simulated masonry (often broadly referred to as permastone.) The storefront has been significantly altered, with a cutaway entry flanked by two octagonal windows. The upper story contains a picture window with large fixed light flanked by double hung wood windows, along with a single double hung replacement window. A lighted sign reading EXCLUSIVE LIFE LOUNG / NITE CLUB projects from the building.
Bibliographic References:
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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