Property Record
1017 S 2ND ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | George & Heyer Co. Building |
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| Other Name: | Astronautics Corp. of America |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 98290 |
| Location (Address): | 1017 S 2ND ST |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1895 |
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| Survey Date: | 1988 |
| Historic Use: | industrial building |
| Architectural Style: | Neoclassical/Beaux Arts |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | O. C. Uehling |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Walker's Point Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 12/19/1978 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
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| Additional Information: | The current (2006) building owners painted their names--Bolan & Holtz--over the original names of George & Heyer in the building's pediment. The words "The Home of Roxwell" are painted across the buidling's mid-section and refers to a brand of upholstered rocking chair that was manufactured in the 1950s by the Artbilt Furniture Company, who owned the building at that time. In 2006, the building was remodeled for residential use/condos. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Walker's Point: Spaces & Traces Booklet (2006), Prepared by Historic Milwaukee, Inc. Research for the booklet was compiled from deeds, building permits and personal interviews, among other sources. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |