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Property Record

753 N WATER ST

Historic Name:
MILLER BREWING CO. BAR
Other Name:
MILWAUKEE CLOAK AND SUIT
Reference Number:
29451

Property Location

Location (Address)
753 N WATER ST
County
Milwaukee
City/Village
Milwaukee
Township
Unincorporated community
Town
Range
Direction
Section
Quarter Section
Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built
1904
Additions
Survey Date
1984
Historic Use
Architectural Style
Structural System
Wall Material
Brick
Architect
Wolff And Evens
Other Buildings On Site
Demolished
No
Demolished Date
Additional Comments
John Shramka was the builder. Good example of a turn-of-the-century 3 story commercial block with integrity of form and original corbelled cornice. Typical brewery owned bar by Miller's favorite architects, Wolff and Evans.
Bibliographic References
National Register Nomination Form. Tax Program. Building Permit.

National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings

National/State Register Listing Name
Plankinton--Wells--Water Street Historic District
National Register Listing Date
Jun 13, 1986
State Register Listing Date
Jan 01, 1989
Contributing
Yes
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