Property Record
1462 N FARWELL AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Mary Brazell Property & Milwaukee Children's Free Hospital |
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| Reference Number: | 106541 |
| Location (Address): | 1462 N FARWELL AVE |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1877 |
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| Survey Date: | 19862010 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Italianate |
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| Wall Material: | Cream Brick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office. A fine example of a Victorian residence designed in the Italianate and built of Cream City Brick. Of note are the window molds and elaborate cornice. Milwaukee Connector Survey, Prepared by Heritage Research (2010). DOE prepared by Heritage Research (2010). 2010: Resting on a limestone foundation, this two-story, Italianate-style cream brick residence features a wide and elaborate, German Renaissance Revival-style inspired cornice. A one-story, wrap-around porch with a balcony roof (with a modern wooden railing) is supported by creak brick and limestone posts and is located on the primary (northwest) facade. Window openings contain brick hoods with keystones and limestone sills. Fenestration consists of one-over-one, double-hung windows. Built in 1887, this building was constructed for Mary Brazell. It appears to have been an investment property since Brazell resided on nearby Cass Street. The house's initial occupant was Benjamin Young, who owned a wholesale saddle and harness business. A succession of people occupied the building until it became the second home of the Milwaukee Children's Free Hospital in 1899. It would serve in this capacity until 1903. This was the only institution in Wisconsin that exclusively treated children regardless of the ability to pay. The house reverted back to that of a residence after the hospital moved to larger quarters. Second and earliest extant site of Milwaukee Children's Free Hospital from 1899-1903, which later became Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Tax Program; Tax Rolls; Deed; Milwaukee Sentinel, 4 January 1878; City Directories; Milwaukee Children's Hospital 50th Anniversary Publication |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |