Roughly bounded by E. Wells St., N. Jefferson St. and N. Broadway, Michigan and E. Clybourn, and N. Water Sts.
East Side Commercial Historic District
86002325
Roughly bounded by E. Wells St., N. Jefferson St. and N. Broadway, Michigan and E. Clybourn, and N. Water Sts.
Milwaukee
Milwaukee
Summary
These seven blocks of Milwaukee's central business district east of the Milwaukee River contain 56 historic commercial buildings of mixed business use built between 1856 and 1939 that illustrate the city's commercial development from the mid-19th century to WWI. The district contains outstanding examples of Italianate, Renaissance Revival, Second Empire, Queen Anne, Romanesque and Art Moderne commercial architecture.
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State & National Registers of Historic Places
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Roughly, 71--213 S. Main St.
93000160
Located in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County
605-623 N. Broadway
73000083
Located in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County
Roughly Water St. from Judgement to Kennedy Sts. and Gratiot St. from Water to Church Sts.
90000998
Located in Shullsburg, Lafayette County
Roughly, Central Ave. from Depot St. to Third St.
93001166
Located in Marshfield, Wood County
Roughly bounded by Menomonee River, Chicago & N. Western RR, Seeboth, S. First, Oregon, & S. Second Sts.
87002092
Located in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County
Roughly N. 3rd St. between N. 3rd Ave. and Vine St.
84003733
Located in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County
