2208-2218 N Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Dr (AKA 2208-2218 N 3RD ST) | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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2208-2218 N Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Dr (AKA 2208-2218 N 3RD ST)

Architecture and History Inventory
2208-2218 N Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Dr (AKA 2208-2218 N 3RD ST) | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Dorsen Office Building
Other Name:Wigs/O. C. White Soul Club/ Inner City Redevelopment
Contributing: Yes
Reference Number:16478
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):2208-2218 N Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Dr (AKA 2208-2218 N 3RD ST)
County:Milwaukee
City:Milwaukee
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1923
Additions: 1950
Survey Date:1982
Historic Use:large office building
Architectural Style:Neoclassical/Beaux Arts
Structural System:
Wall Material:Terra Cotta
Architect: Martin Tullgren & Sons
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
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NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name: North Third Street Historic District
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
NOTES
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.
Bibliographic References:Building Permit. Tax Program. City Directories.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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