Property Record
753 N WATER ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | MILLER BREWING CO. BAR |
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| Other Name: | MILWAUKEE CLOAK AND SUIT |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 29451 |
| Location (Address): | 753 N WATER ST |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1904 |
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| Survey Date: | 1984 |
| Historic Use: | tavern/bar |
| Architectural Style: | Commercial Vernacular |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | WOLFF AND EVENS |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Plankinton--Wells--Water Street Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 6/13/1986 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
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| Additional Information: | 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. |
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| Bibliographic References: | National Register Nomination Form. Tax Program. Building Permit. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |