Property Record
804 W GREENFIELD AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Lohman Funeral Home (Louis Bohne House) |
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| Other Name: | Lohman's Funeral Home |
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| Reference Number: | 99389 |
| Location (Address): | 804 W GREENFIELD AVE |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1890 |
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| Additions: | 1931 |
| Survey Date: | 19851973 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Spanish/Mediterranean Styles |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | H.P. Schnetzky; Chas. Lesser |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Lohman Funeral Home and Livery Stable |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 3/17/1988 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
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| Additional Information: | A 'site file' 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. The WHS received a raze notice from the City of Milwaukee on 2/6/2006. 1973: "This building's present appearance is the product of massive alterations made in 1931. Originally a wood frame private residence, the house was purchased by the Lohmans in 1911. It became a funeral home in 1919. Alterations and Additions (as of 1973): In 1931 the building underwent extensive remodeling. This work included a one story addition to the rear of the existing house. Also, the exterior walls received brick veneering and Mediterranean ornament. Architect for this project was Charles L. Lesser of Milwaukee. Builder: joseph Schnuck, Milwaukee" |
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| Bibliographic References: | Building Permits. "Deeds;" CCLVI, 570; DCL, 147. Milwaukee City Directory REcord of ownership, Records and Research, 509 City Hall. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |