Property Record
2059-2061 S 104TH ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Robert A. Gahl Duplex |
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| Reference Number: | 144599 |
| Location (Address): | 2059-2061 S 104TH ST |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | West Allis |
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| Year Built: | 1963 |
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| Survey Date: | 2007 |
| Historic Use: | duplex |
| Architectural Style: | Contemporary |
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| Wall Material: | Concrete |
| Architect: | Design Associates |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | Original cost cited as $27,000, cost of 1974 addition estimated at $5,000; contractor cited as James M. Callahan. Topped with a flat roof, this Contemporary-style duplex appears to be constructed of concrete block, while vertical board sheathes the mid-section of the home's primary facade. A band of awning windows are located near the ground level, while a second band runs immediately beneath the overhanging flat roof. A two-car garage extends from the southeast corner of the home; the flat roof of this section extends to form a covered entryway in front of a pair of doors. This duplex was originally built in 1962 by Robert A. Gahl and the architect on record is Design Associates. The cost of the house was estimated at $27,000 and the contractor was identified as James M. Callahan. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Permit dated 14 June 1962; permit for 2nd floor addition 13 June 1974.Original permit for 2059-61 S. 104th Street, dated 14 June 1962. In June of 1974, a permit cites that a second-floor addition was made to the home at a cost of $5,000 and was at the SW corner of the house and a portion of the garage. Despite that permit, the house does not appear to exhibit an addition based on that description, Permit for 2nd floor addition, dated 13 June 1972. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |