Property Record
810 N PLANKINTON AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | E.H. Karrer Co. Physicians' and Hospital Supplies |
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| Other Name: | Visuals Plus |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 111388 |
| Location (Address): | 810 N PLANKINTON AVE |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1917 |
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| Additions: | 1921 |
| Survey Date: | 1984 |
| Historic Use: | small retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Commercial Vernacular |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | Emil Frantzke; Lesser & Schutte |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Plankinton--Wells--Water Street Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 6/13/1986 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
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| Additional Information: | A commemorative tablet on 810 N. Plankington marks the birthplace of the National Association of Letter Carriers. 1921 - Two story addition. Emil Frantzke was the architect in 1917. Lesser & Schutte was the architect in 1921. E. H. Karrer Co. was original owner (1917-at least 1949). Narrow brick and stucco commercial building important to the architectural character of the 800 block of N. Plankinton Ave., a row of late 19th and eartly 20th century commercial buildings. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Building Permit. Milw. City Directories. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |