Property Record
213-215-217-219 W CLARKE ST
Architecture and History Inventory
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| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 111043 |
| Location (Address): | 213-215-217-219 W CLARKE ST |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1902 |
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| Survey Date: | 1982 |
| Historic Use: | apartment/condominium |
| Architectural Style: | Queen Anne |
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| Wall Material: | Clapboard |
| Architect: | George C. Ehlers |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | North First Street 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: | J. Filter was the builder. Excellent example of a typical double flat of this date in nearly original condition. Irregular massing, multi-gabled roof, two and one half stories, horizontal board and wood shingle siding, full open porch with a flat roof that is a second story porch with a wood railing, one over one window lights, brick foundation with a raised basement. These houses are related to Charles Stolper, Sr, along with 2571-73 and 2575-77 North Second Street. ARCHITECTURAL STATEMENT: Description: The three houses are indentical; each is a two and one half story frame structure with intersecting gable roofs. They are rectangular in plan, each 28'x58'. The front gable has a wide projection over the front wall of the house and is supported by brackets and a two story bay window. The steeply pitched triangular gable is sheated in shingles and has a pair of double hung windows. These are framed by three Doric columns supporting a frieze with a semi circular pediment above. Along the roof edge brackets are located in the soffit. A porch with Doric columns and ballustrade above extends across the full width of the house. On the side elevation is a two story window extending up to the overhanging gable. Although many of the elements are Neo-Classic Revival in detail, the house is a late Queen Anne style design. Significance: The houses are significant because they are excellent examples of the late Queen Anne style incorporating Neo-Classic Revival detailing. The gable end treatment with windows framed by columns and the Palladian window effect are well executed details. The three identical houses together consitute an important group in the neigborhood. HISTORICAL STATEMENT: The houses were designed by architect George C. Ehlers, and constructed in 1902 by masons Jaeger & Filter. The three identical houses located adjacent to each other were built for Charles Stolper, Sr.; each cost $6,000. (See Stolper House, 2403 North Second, for information on Charles Stolper). |
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| Bibliographic References: | Building Permit. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |