National or State Registers Record
Roughly bounded by North Ave., Summit, Terrace, and Lafayette Sts.
National or State Register of Historic Places
| Historic Name: | North Point South Historic District |
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| Reference Number: | 79000322 |
| Location (Address): | Roughly bounded by North Ave., Summit, Terrace, and Lafayette Sts. |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City/Village: | Milwaukee |
| Township: |
| An elite 15-block residential area called the "Gold Coast," this district was inhabited by prominent business people and designed by leading architects. Located just north of the principal business district on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, these large mansions as well as moderate homes were built between 1861 and 1937 surrounding Water Tower Park with its fountain and tower. "Milwaukee harp luminary" street lights erected in 1915 enhance its urban residential ambiance. |
| Period of Significance: | 1800-1900 |
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| Area of Significance: | Architecture |
| Applicable Criteria: | Architecture/Engineering |
| Historic Use: | Domestic: Single Dwelling |
| Historic Use: | Commerce/Trade: Business |
| Architectural Style: | Georgian |
| Architectural Style: | Queen Anne |
| Architectural Style: | Other |
| Resource Type: | District |
| Architect: | Multiple |
| Historic Status: | Listed in the National Register |
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| Historic Status: | Listed in the State Register |
| National Register Listing Date: | 09/04/1979 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 01/01/1989 |
| Number of Contributing Buildings: | 123 |
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| Number of Contributing Sites: | 0 |
| Number of Contributing Structures: | 0 |
| Number of Contributing Objects: | 0 |
| Number of Non-Contributing Sites: | 0 |
| Number of Non-Contributing Structures: | 0 |
| Number of Non-Contributing Objects: | 0 |
| National Register and State Register of Historic Places, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |