Roughly bounded by Menomonee River, Chicago & N. Western RR, Seeboth, S. First, Oregon, & S. Second Sts.
South First and Second Street Historic District
87002092
Roughly bounded by Menomonee River, Chicago & N. Western RR, Seeboth, S. First, Oregon, & S. Second Sts.
Milwaukee
Milwaukee
Summary
This is one of the city's oldest commercial districts, located at the confluence of the Milwaukee and Menomonee rivers. These 28 buildings, constructed between 1855 and 1925 in Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, and Romanesque Revival styles, are used for mixed business purposes. The district includes an exceptional number of Civil War era (c. 1858-1868) commercial buildings.
Property Details
| Criteria | Event,Architecture/Engineering |
|---|---|
| Area Of Significance | Architecture,Commerce |
| Period of Significance | 1900-1924,1875-1899,1850-1874,1925-1949 |
| Architectural Style | Greek Revival,Late Victorian,Other |
| Architect | Multiple |
| Resource Type | District |
| Historic Use | Manufacturing Facility,Business,Specialty Store |
Resources Within The Property
| Contributing Buildings | 28 |
|---|---|
| Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Contributing Objects | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Buildings | 6 |
| 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 | Nov 30, 1987 |
| 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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