Property Record
1683-1691 S MUSKEGO AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Hans Kienth Building |
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| Other Name: | Kadow Building |
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| Reference Number: | 111365 |
| Location (Address): | 1683-1691 S MUSKEGO AVE |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1890 |
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| Survey Date: | 1994 |
| Historic Use: | large retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Queen Anne |
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| Wall Material: | Asphalt |
| Architect: | A. Elleson |
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| Demolished?: | Yes |
| Demolished Date: | 2024 |
| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | Building originally cost approximately $2,000. The 1940 US census lists Max, Helen, & Dyonne Kadow at 1689 S. Muskego Ave., with his occupation as "drug store proprietor," and owner of the building (value $4000). Lost to fire 6/17/2024. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Permit. City directory. Milwaukee Sentinel 6/10/1889, 3/2. https://www.cbs58.com/news/milwaukee-fire-department-battles-morning-blaze-near-muskego-and-mitchell |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |