Property Record
2637-2651 N DOWNER AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Aug. Uihlein Commerical Building |
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| Reference Number: | 115349 |
| Location (Address): | 2637-2651 N DOWNER AVE |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1909 |
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| Survey Date: | 1979 |
| Historic Use: | retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Spanish/Mediterranean Styles |
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| Wall Material: | Stucco |
| Architect: | Kirchhoff & Rose; Theolenzt? |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | This building was known for years as Sendik's Market. A one-story greenhouse was added to the south side of the building and a large, two-story concrete block addition was added to the rear of the building. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE: This structure is a fine example of an early 20th centruy commercial building designed in the Spanish Colonial Revival style. Construction date, 1909. (1) Theolenzt (builder) Schnett and Frey, Mason. (1) Aug. Uihlein, Original Owner. (1) |
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| Bibliographic References: | Final Historic Designation Study Report: North Downer Avenue Commercial District (Jakubovich: 2001). |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |