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Property Location
| Location (Address) | 626 W WISCONSIN AVE |
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| County | Milwaukee |
| City/Village | Milwaukee |
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Property Features
| Year Built | 1888 |
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| Survey Date | 1984 |
| Historic Use | apartment/condominium |
| Architectural Style | Queen Anne |
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| Wall Material | Brick |
| Architect | Howland Russel |
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| Demolished | Yes |
| Demolished Date | 1991 |
| Additional Comments | Destroyed by fire 1/12/1991. One of the finer apartment houses of teh late 19th century along W. Wisconsin Ave. The brick building is accented with stone belt courses and multiple projecting bays. The first floor has been altered to the detriment of the strucutre's character, although the stone arched entry can still be seen on the W. Wisconsin Avenue facade. |
| Bibliographic References | Milwaukee of Today, The Cream City of the Lakes, Milwaukee, Phoenix Publishing Co., 1892? Cream City, p. 198. City directories. |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Not Listed |
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