Property Record
1938 N Vel R. Phillips Ave (AKA 1938 N 4TH)
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | C. Runta Store and Dwelling |
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| Other Name: | St. Martin's Hall |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 109212 |
| Location (Address): | 1938 N Vel R. Phillips Ave (AKA 1938 N 4TH) |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1891 |
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| Survey Date: | 1982 |
| Historic Use: | small retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Front Gabled |
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| Wall Material: | Aluminum/Vinyl Siding |
| Architect: | H. Messmer |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Saint Francis of Assisi Historic District |
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| Additional Information: | Builder was Wengal & Bogt. See details about St. Francis of Assisi Church complex @ #0109116. St. Martin's Hall (Annex) is situated accross the street from the parish church. The parish purchased the grounds in 1914 for $48,500. The upper floor was converted into lving quarters for the parish's janitor. The lower was used for parish functions. In 1919 the Annex housed a nursery for working mothers. The building was remodled between 1940 and 1945. Artificial siding covers the origianal details. |
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| Bibliographic References: |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |