Property Record
4429 N Prospect Ave
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | John and Mabel Babcock House |
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| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 226687 |
| Location (Address): | 4429 N Prospect Ave |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Shorewood |
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| Year Built: | 1915 |
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| Survey Date: | 2011 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | English Revival Styles |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | Charles W. Valentine |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | A 'site file' titled "Northeast Shorewood Historic District" exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Date of construction from assessor's information. Milwaukee City directories indicate that in 1916 the home was occupied by John and Mabel Babcock. A citation in The American Contractor, 6 March 1915, notes a brick-veneered home (with attached garage) under construction (identified as "roofed") for JD Babcock, in East Milwaukee, architect, C.W. Valentine. Additional citation in The Daily Reporter, 17 April 1915, residence of John Babcock, Prospect Place, East Milwaukee, citing that all contracts were now let. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |