Property Record
1425 N PROSPECT AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | WILLARD MERRILL HOUSE |
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| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 16332 |
| Location (Address): | 1425 N PROSPECT AVE |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1889 |
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| Survey Date: | 19862010 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Queen Anne |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | James Douglas |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Prospect Avenue Mansions Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 4/7/1990 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 2/7/1990 |
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| Additional Information: | A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office. SCHOKNECHT WAS THE MASON AND SCHMIDT WAS THE BUILDER. This structure is an excellent example of a late Victorian residence. It is in good condition and has retained its original form and design. Resurveyed as part of Milwaukee Downtown Connector Arch/History Survey (2010), Prepared by Heritage Research. |
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| Bibliographic References: | PERMIT. BUILT IN MILWAUKEE, LANDSCAPE RESEARCH, P. 139. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "No shortage of the Christmas spirit," December 16th, 2012, N4-5. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |