521 N PLANKINTON AVE | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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521 N PLANKINTON AVE

Architecture and History Inventory
521 N PLANKINTON AVE | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Frankfurth Hardware Company
Other Name:
Contributing:
Reference Number:119981
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):521 N PLANKINTON AVE
County:Milwaukee
City:Milwaukee
Township/Village:
Unincorporated Community:
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1880
Additions:
Survey Date:1976
Historic Use:hardware
Architectural Style:Romanesque Revival
Structural System:
Wall Material:Brick
Architect:
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:Yes
Demolished Date:1980
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name:Not listed
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NOTES
Additional Information:Significant dates: 1880s, 1902 & 1920. Seven-story brick commercial structure has a four-story arcade under large arches and an original first story and was built in the 1880's with additions in 1902 and 1920. Private. Demolished by First Bank and fire on 7/1/80.
Bibliographic References:"The Century Club of Business in Milwaukee, Milw., 1966, 30-31.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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