Property Record
1863 N WATER ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Empire Tannery |
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| Other Name: | A. F. Gallun & Sons |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 110804 |
| Location (Address): | 1863 N WATER ST |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1906 |
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| Survey Date: | 1984 |
| Historic Use: | industrial bldg/manufacturing facility |
| Architectural Style: | Romanesque Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | Yes |
| Demolished Date: | 0 |
| National/State Register Listing Name: | Gallun Tannery Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 8/2/1984 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
| National Register Multiple Property Name: | Multiple Resources of N. 3rd St. - Brewers' Hill |
| 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, Division of Historic Preservation. WHS requested photo documentation of the property prior to demolition. Six story brick rectangular industrial structure with several smaller buildings attached. Double windows inset between brick insets. Flat roof. |
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| Bibliographic References: | 1894 Sanborn Atlas. A.F. Gallun Company Records. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |