Property Record
440 W WISCONSIN AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | MILWAUKEE BUILDERS AND TRADERS EXCHANGE |
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| Other Name: | PATTON BUILDING |
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| Reference Number: | 71550 |
| Location (Address): | 440 W WISCONSIN AVE |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1891 |
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| Survey Date: | 1984 |
| Historic Use: | large office building |
| Architectural Style: | Romanesque Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | FERRY AND CLAS |
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| Demolished?: | Yes |
| Demolished Date: | 1996 |
| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | Max Neff was the builder. Good example of late nineteenth century commercial building inspired by Reniassance Revival. Important to the architectural character of Wisconsin Ave. between the Milwaukee River and Ninth Street. Demolished prior to 2010 |
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| Bibliographic References: | MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL 5/20/1996. Permit. Milwaukee City Directories 1892-1895. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |