Property Record
3230 E KENWOOD BLVD
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Myron T. MacLaren House |
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| Other Name: | UW-Milwaukee Alumni House |
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| Reference Number: | 16461 |
| Location (Address): | 3230 E KENWOOD BLVD |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1920 |
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| Additions: | 1923 |
| Survey Date: | 1980 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | English Revival Styles |
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| Wall Material: | Stone - Unspecified |
| Architect: | Fitzhugh Scott, Sr. and MacDonald Mayor |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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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. CONSTRUCTED OF PLYMOUTH STONE ASHLAR AND A SLATE SHINGLE ROOF. NOW OWNED BY UW-MILWAUKEE. In addition to serving as a conference center, the building houses UW-M's Continuing Education offices and Great Lakes Studies headquarters. Outstanding Tudor mansion whose design adheres closely to historic precedent. The house is especially notable for the quality of materials and worksmanship, evident in the Plymouth stone walls, slate roof, carved stone trim, ornamental leaded glass, interior woodwork, and hand wrought hardware. For a description of the house and grounds, see Russell Zimmerman's article in the Milwaukee Journal, April 15, 1970. This building served as a dormitory for the Milwaukee State Teacher's College/UWM from 1949-1964. Covenant/Easement: In Perpetuity. Effective 1-15-2021. A 'covenant file' exists for this property. It may contain additional information such as photos, drawings and correspondence. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office. |
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| Bibliographic References: | BUILT IN MILWAUKEE, LANDSCAPE RESEARCH, P. 189. Richard W.E. Perrin, Milwaukee Landmarks, p. 100. Zimmermann, The Past in Our Present, v. 1, pp. 101-103. Permit. Milwaukee Journal 4/15/1970. Woods, Donald A., UWM Buildings (UWM Library, 1977), pg. 24. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |