115-129 E WELLS ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

Property Record

115-129 E WELLS ST

Architecture and History Inventory
115-129 E WELLS ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:MEINECKE TOY COMPANY BUILDING
Other Name:FINE ARTS BUILDING
Contributing: Yes
Reference Number:31655
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):115-129 E WELLS ST
County:Milwaukee
City:Milwaukee
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1891
Additions: 1901
Survey Date:1984
Historic Use:large office building
Architectural Style:Neoclassical/Beaux Arts
Structural System:
Wall Material:Cream Brick
Architect: CHARLES F. RINGER
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name: Plankinton--Wells--Water Street Historic District
National Register Listing Date:6/13/1986
State Register Listing Date:1/1/1989
National Register Multiple Property Name:
NOTES
Additional Information:A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office.

Excellent example of large 19th century commercial / office block in nearly original condition. Original pedimented cornice, decorative brick work and cantilevered bay.

The Meinecke Toy Company was established in 1855 by Adolph Meinecke. It was a large and important manufacturing concern in Milwaukee for over 40 years.
Bibliographic References:ZIMMERMAN, 9. MILWAUKEE ETHNIC COMMERCIAL AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS TOUR, CITY OF MILWAUKEE DEPARTMENT OF CITY DEVELOPMENT, 9/1994. MILWAUKEE HISTORIC BUILDINGS TOUR: JUNEAUTOWN, CITY OF MILWAUKEE DEPARTMENT OF CITY DEVELOPMENT, 1994. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 3/16/1997. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 5/6/1997. National Register Nomination Form. Permit.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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