Property Record
115-129 E WELLS ST
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | MEINECKE TOY COMPANY BUILDING |
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Other Name: | FINE ARTS BUILDING |
Contributing: | Yes |
Reference Number: | 31655 |
Location (Address): | 115-129 E WELLS ST |
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County: | Milwaukee |
City: | Milwaukee |
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Year Built: | 1891 |
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Additions: | 1901 |
Survey Date: | 1984 |
Historic Use: | large office building |
Architectural Style: | Neoclassical/Beaux Arts |
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Wall Material: | Cream Brick |
Architect: | CHARLES F. RINGER |
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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: | 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. |
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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. |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |