Property Record
1335-1339 W WASHINGTON
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | John C. Wolter (Walter?) Block |
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| Other Name: | Farley's Finer Food |
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| Reference Number: | 101500 |
| Location (Address): | 1335-1339 W WASHINGTON |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1889 |
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| Survey Date: | 19801973 |
| Historic Use: | retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Queen Anne |
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| Wall Material: | Clapboard |
| Architect: | Ellison |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | Chas. Druse was the builder. This structure is an excellent example of a Victorian commercial building. In fine condition, it retains its original form and design. 1973: "The John C. Wolter Block was designed by a popular south side architect, Andrew Elleson, and was constructed to serve its owner as a double store with dwellings above. It retains its original purpose today. Alterations and Additions: There are no permits on file for any major alterations or additions. Both the exterior store front and the interior have been modernized." Builder: Charles F. Druse." |
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| Bibliographic References: | City Building Permit. Milwaukee City Directory. Records of ownership, Records and Research, 509 City Hall, Milwaukee. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |