Property Record
757 N 27TH ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Tower Theater |
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| Other Name: | Family Hospital |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 112265 |
| Location (Address): | 757 N 27TH ST |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1926 |
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| Survey Date: | 1984 |
| Historic Use: | theater/opera house/concert hall |
| Architectural Style: | Spanish/Mediterranean Styles |
| Structural System: | Steel Frame |
| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | Dick & Bauer; Chas. Tharinger |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | 27th and Wells Commercial Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 11/8/2016 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 8/19/2016 |
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| Additional Information: | H. Schmitt & Son were the builders. Wm. Strack was the builder. This structure is a fine example of an early 20th century commercial building designed with Classical Revival elements, distinguished by an urn-accented balustrade. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Permit. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |