Property Record
521 N PLANKINTON AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Frankfurth Hardware Company |
|---|---|
| Other Name: | |
| Contributing: | |
| Reference Number: | 119981 |
| Location (Address): | 521 N PLANKINTON AVE |
|---|---|
| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
| Township/Village: | |
| Unincorporated Community: | |
| Town: | |
| Range: | |
| Direction: | |
| Section: | |
| Quarter Section: | |
| Quarter/Quarter Section: |
| Year Built: | 1880 |
|---|---|
| Additions: | |
| Survey Date: | 1976 |
| Historic Use: | large retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Romanesque Revival |
| Structural System: | |
| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | |
| Other Buildings On Site: | |
| Demolished?: | Yes |
| Demolished Date: | 1980 |
| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
|---|---|
| National Register Listing Date: | |
| State Register Listing Date: |
| Additional Information: | Significant dates: 1880s, 1902 & 1920. Seven-story brick commercial structure has a four-story arcade under large arches and an original first story and was built in the 1880's with additions in 1902 and 1920. Private. Demolished by First Bank and fire on 7/1/80. |
|---|---|
| Bibliographic References: | "The Century Club of Business in Milwaukee, Milw., 1966, 30-31. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |