W. Highland Blvd. roughly bounded by N. 33rd and N. 29th Sts.
Highland Boulevard Historic District
85001686
W. Highland Blvd. roughly bounded by N. 33rd and N. 29th Sts.
Milwaukee
Milwaukee
Summary
The exclusive neighborhood of 20 elaborate mansions and carriage houses was part of an early city plan to create landscaped boulevards which link major parks, resulting in a distinctive residential neighborhood. Built between 1895 and 1925, the district was home to wealthy German-American businessmen, and the formal architectural styles often incorporated German Renaissance Revival motifs.
Property Details
| Criteria | Event,Person,Architecture/Engineering |
|---|---|
| Area Of Significance | Architecture,Community Planning And Development,Ethnic Heritage/European,Industry,Landscape Architecture |
| Period of Significance | 1895-1930 |
| Architectural Style | Late Victorian,Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals,Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements |
| Architect | Multiple |
| Resource Type | District |
| Historic Use | Single Dwelling |
Resources Within The Property
| Contributing Buildings | 26 |
|---|---|
| Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Contributing Objects | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Buildings | 2 |
| Non-Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Objects | 0 |
Designations
| Historic Status | Listed in the National Register |
|---|---|
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Jul 30, 1985 |
| Historic Status | Listed in the State Register |
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Jan 1, 1989 |
State & National Registers of Historic Places
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