Property Record
541 W WISCONSIN AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Palace Theater / Henry Uihlein |
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| Other Name: | PEX, Little Hunan, Kim Lee Imports., Schwartz Jeweler |
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| Reference Number: | 113827 |
| Location (Address): | 541 W WISCONSIN AVE |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1915 |
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| Survey Date: | 1984 |
| Historic Use: | theater/opera house/concert hall |
| Architectural Style: | Twentieth Century Commercial |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | Kirchhoff & Rose |
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| Demolished?: | Yes |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | Palace Theatre was built by Henry Uihlein. Builder was Athena Construction Co. Example of early 20th century commercial building along W. Wisconsin Avenue in downtown Milwaukee. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Permit. Milw. City Directories, 1916-1921. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |