1903 N CAMBRIDGE AVE | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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1903 N CAMBRIDGE AVE

Architecture and History Inventory
1903 N CAMBRIDGE AVE | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Lafayette Murdock/ Emily Groom House
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Contributing:
Reference Number:105663
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):1903 N CAMBRIDGE AVE
County:Milwaukee
City:Milwaukee
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Unincorporated Community:
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1879
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Survey Date:1986
Historic Use:house
Architectural Style:Italianate
Structural System:
Wall Material:Cream Brick
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Demolished?:No
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NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name:Not listed
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NOTES
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. Designated historic by City of Milwaukee Common Council on 2/5/2013. Was the home of Emily Groom, a prominent local artist, for close to 75 years. Built by the same family as #105661
Bibliographic References:https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/cityHPC/DesignatedReports/vticnf/LafayetteMurdock_EmilyGroomHou.pdf
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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