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840 N Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Dr (AKA 840 N 3RD ST)

Historic Name:
Watkins Building
Other Name:
Charlton Building
Reference Number:
108663

Property Location

Location (Address)
840 N Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Dr (AKA 840 N 3RD ST)
County
Milwaukee
City/Village
Milwaukee
Township
Unincorporated community
Town
Range
Direction
Section
Quarter Section
Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built
1909
Additions
Survey Date
2004
Historic Use
Architectural Style
Structural System
Wall Material
Brick
Architect
Herman W. Buemming Co.
Other Buildings On Site
Demolished
No
Demolished Date
Additional Comments
Builder was Worden Allen Co.

Red brick commercial block which, though not individually outstanding, is important to the architectural character of the block formed by 3rd, Kilbourn, Plankinton and Wells.

E. Mariner Estate was the owner in 1909.

Last surveyed in 1984 with a map code of 148/11 on map 392.
Bibliographic References
Tax Program. Building Permit Records. Milw. City Directories, 1910-12.

National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings

National/State Register Listing Name
Not Listed
National Register Listing Date
State Register Listing Date
Contributing
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