Property Record
2208-2218 N Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Dr (AKA 2208-2218 N 3RD ST)
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | Dorsen Office Building |
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Other Name: | Wigs/O. C. White Soul Club/ Inner City Redevelopment |
Contributing: | Yes |
Reference Number: | 16478 |
Location (Address): | 2208-2218 N Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Dr (AKA 2208-2218 N 3RD ST) |
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County: | Milwaukee |
City: | Milwaukee |
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Year Built: | 1923 |
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Additions: | 1950 |
Survey Date: | 1982 |
Historic Use: | large office building |
Architectural Style: | Neoclassical/Beaux Arts |
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Wall Material: | Terra Cotta |
Architect: | Martin Tullgren & Sons |
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Demolished?: | No |
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National/State Register Listing Name: | North Third Street Historic District |
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National Register Listing Date: | 8/2/1984 |
State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
National Register Multiple Property Name: | Multiple Resources of N. 3rd St. - Brewers' Hill |
Additional Information: | SIGNIFICANCE: The building is designed in the Neo-Classic Revival style and is stunningly executed in white terra cotta. As a popular medium of the style, this terra cotta detailing has made this a significant commercial building in Milwaukee. The storefront was altered in 1950. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The Dorsen Office Building was designed by architect Martin Tullgren and Sons, and constructed in 1923 for the Dorsen Realty Company. The building cost $200,000 and consisted of 4 stores and 26 offices. Original occupants included physicians, dentists, real estate offices, hairdressers, Radio Listeners Assoc. and Better Motering Association of America. By 1938 the name was changed to the Home Savings Bank Annex, however the bank never occupied offices in the building. |
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Bibliographic References: | Building Permit. Tax Program. City Directories. |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |