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Property Record

2924 E NEWBERRY BLVD

Historic Name:
IRA B. SMITH HOUSE
Other Name:
Reference Number:
28070

Property Location

Location (Address)
2924 E NEWBERRY BLVD
County
Milwaukee
City/Village
Milwaukee
Township
Unincorporated community
Town
Range
Direction
Section
Quarter Section
Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built
1897
Additions
Survey Date
1991
Historic Use
Architectural Style
Structural System
Wall Material
Brick
Architect
Ferry And Clas
Other Buildings On Site
Demolished
No
Demolished Date
Additional Comments
ONE OF THE LARGEST AND BEST EXAMPLES OF THE STYLE IN THE CITY. IT IS ALSO UNUSUAL FOR BEING A FULL 3 STORIES TALL. SMITH WAS THE PRESIDENT OF THE SMITH, THORNDIKE AND BROWN CO., A WHOLESALE GROCERY FIRM IN DOWNTOWN MILWAUKEE.

Jacob Leenhouts - Builder

Estimated original cost - $10,000.

Foundation walls are 24 inches thick.
Bibliographic References
PERMIT. City Directory.

National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings

National/State Register Listing Name
Newberry Boulevard Historic District
National Register Listing Date
Mar 07, 1994
State Register Listing Date
Jul 09, 1993
Contributing
Yes
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