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525-527 N BROADWAY | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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525-527 N BROADWAY

Architecture and History Inventory
525-527 N BROADWAY | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Schlitz Brewing Co.
Other Name:Steinkopt's Hardware
Contributing: Yes
Reference Number:110746
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):525-527 N BROADWAY
County:Milwaukee
City:Milwaukee
Township/Village:
Unincorporated Community:
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Quarter Section:
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1876
Additions: 1910
Survey Date:19842010
Historic Use:small office building
Architectural Style:Italianate
Structural System:
Wall Material:Brick
Architect:
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:Yes
Demolished Date:0
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name: East Side Commercial Historic District
National Register Listing Date:9/23/1986
State Register Listing Date:1/1/1989
National Register Multiple Property Name:
NOTES
Additional Information:To be demolished. Locally designated 11/17/87.

Good example of an early brick commercial block with integrity of form and original arched window surrounds. Has original sign cornice but lacking building cornice and storefront is a modern addition.
Bibliographic References:1876 Rascher Atlas.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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