Property Record
2310 E HARTFORD AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Chapman Memorial Library (Milw.-Downer College) |
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| Other Name: | UW-Milwaukee, Chapman Hall, MIL 1930 |
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| Reference Number: | 117762 |
| Location (Address): | 2310 E HARTFORD AVE |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1937 |
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| Survey Date: | 19792011 |
| Historic Use: | university or college building |
| Architectural Style: | Late Gothic Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | Allen, Collins, and Willis (Boston) |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | Two 'site files' (Milwaukee Dower Campus & Chapman Memorial Library) exist for this property. They contain additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. They are public records and may be viewed in person at the State Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE: Excellent example of Collegiate Gothic architecture. A large tower rises above the mutil-gabled building, which is faced with russet brick and brown sandstone trim. Originally included in the building were two paneled rooms, the English Room and the East Indian Teakwood Room, designed by Richard Philipp and Elmer Grey respectively. Construction date, 1937. (1, 2) Milwaukee-Downer College Library, 1937-1964. (1) UWM, Offices, 1964-present. (1) HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Served as the library for the Milwaukee-Downer College until 1964, when the college joined with Lawrence in Appleton and the University of Wisconsin acquired the property. The building was named for Alice G. Chapman (1835-1935), who was a major benefactor of the college. |
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| Bibliographic References: | 1. Woods, Donald A., "UWM Buildings", (UWM Library, 2nd ed., 1977), p. 11. 2. Perrin, Richard, "Milwaukee Landmarks", (Rev. ed. 1979), p. 63. See Site File. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |