Property Record
628 N WATER ST
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | James Morgan Dry Goods (?) / Zimmermann Brothers |
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Other Name: | H. H. West / Ham & Egger |
Contributing: | Yes |
Reference Number: | 110774 |
Location (Address): | 628 N WATER ST |
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County: | Milwaukee |
City: | Milwaukee |
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Year Built: | 1893 |
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Additions: | 1918 1908 1984 |
Survey Date: | 1984 |
Historic Use: | retail building |
Architectural Style: | Neoclassical/Beaux Arts |
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Wall Material: | Brick |
Architect: | James Douglas; Chas. Lesser; Renner Design |
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Demolished?: | No |
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National/State Register Listing Name: | East Side Commercial Historic District |
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National Register Listing Date: | 9/23/1986 |
State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
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Additional Information: | Locally designated 11-17-86. Another map code is 4/30 LUQS #397. 1893 - New store front. 1908 - New store front. 1918 - New store front. 1984 - Store front partial restoration. Douglas was the architect in 1893. Lesser was the architect in 1908. Renner Design was the architect in 1984. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE: Original top floor and cornice exhibits unusual brickwork. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The company that presently occupies this building, H.H. West's Stationery, has been in business in Milwaukee since its foundation in 1856. An excellent example of a commercial building of this date with its upper floors in nearly original condition. Engravings Sources 2 and 3. This store was built by Zimmermann Brothers in 1886 for their "readymade" clothing store. They were established in 1866 and continued in business on water street for over 40 years. |
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Bibliographic References: | Comm. File- H.H. West, James Morgan |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |