Property Record
131-137 S 1ST ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Emil Schneider Building |
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| Other Name: | Brass Light Gallery |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 108444 |
| Location (Address): | 131-137 S 1ST ST |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1855 |
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| Additions: | 1959 1866 |
| Survey Date: | 1984 |
| Historic Use: | retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Romanesque Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | South First and Second Street Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 11/30/1987 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
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| Additional Information: | A 'site file' (South First and Second Street historic District) 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, Division of Historic Preservation-Public History. See HAER Form. MV in the photo codes is short for Menomonee Valley negatives. Good brick commercial block. Original features still extant include corbelled cornice, window arches, and other decorative brickwork. Established in 1854 as Emil Schneider Liquor Sales. Business purchased by John Barth in 1891. |
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| Bibliographic References: | National Register Nomination Form. Tax Program. Milwaukee of Today - 1892. Milwaukee, A Half Century of Progress. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |