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1610 W PIERCE ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

Property Record

1610 W PIERCE ST

Architecture and History Inventory
1610 W PIERCE ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Garage Equipment Mfg. Co.
Other Name:Community Warehouse Furniture & Appliances
Contributing:
Reference Number:104716
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):1610 W PIERCE ST
County:Milwaukee
City:Milwaukee
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1910
Additions: 1913 1920 1944
Survey Date:19852016
Historic Use:industrial building
Architectural Style:Astylistic Utilitarian Building
Structural System:
Wall Material:Brick
Architect: Herman Esser
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name:Not listed
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NOTES
Additional Information:2016 - Brick pilasters divide the facade, and window openings have flat and segmental arch headers and stone keys, most of which are infilled with plywood and glass block. An office entrance on the south facade has a stone surround with flat cornice. The second story above the parapet has floral stone accents. Signage indicates that basement extends under sidewalk along Pierce St.
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RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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