Property Record
157-159 S 1ST ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | R. Kretschmer Building |
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| Other Name: | Water Street Pump / First Street Wharf |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 108447 |
| Location (Address): | 157-159 S 1ST ST |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1860 |
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| Survey Date: | 1984 |
| Historic Use: | small retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Commercial Vernacular |
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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. M in the photo codes is short for Menomonee Valley negatives. Interesting facade treatment includes corbelled cornice, relieving arches and shaped stone window architrave; first floor front altered. Similar carved stone lintels are found in pre-Civil War buildings in other sections of the City. Tax Key #428-0234-6. |
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| Bibliographic References: | City directory. National Register Nomination Form. 1876 Rascher Atlas. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |