Property Record
2569-2573 N Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Dr (AKA 2569-2573 N 3RD ST)
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Herman Giebisch Building |
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| Other Name: | John V. Imp Building |
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| Reference Number: | 108852 |
| Location (Address): | 2569-2573 N Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Dr (AKA 2569-2573 N 3RD ST) |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1893 |
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| Survey Date: | 1980 |
| Historic Use: | large retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Queen Anne |
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| Wall Material: | Cream Brick |
| Architect: | Henry Messmer |
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| Demolished?: | Yes |
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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. Builder was Schmelins. This building is an excellent example of late 19th century Victorian commercial buildings. Designed by Milwaukee architect Henry Messmer, it is built in the Queen Anne style with its facade virtually intact. Particular to its design is the amount of finely detailed cast stone found in the second story oriels and the first floor store front. Also of note is the center entry, with its opening of radiating stone voussoirs. Originally built for Herman Giebisch; he maintained a butcher shop here from 1893-1914 and continued ownership of the building until 1919. Giebisch could be considered a prominent fixture in that he not only conducted business in this area for a prolonged period, but that he also kept his residence in an apartment above the store. It is also part of a commercial strip that is historically important to this part of Milwaukee. Demolition of this building would not only mean a loss architecturally, but also a lessening of cohesiveness to the streetscape. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Building Permit. 1893 City Directory. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |