Property Record
126 S 2ND ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | LINDSAY BROTHERS AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS |
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| Other Name: | LINDSAY BROS., INC. |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 38997 |
| Location (Address): | 126 S 2ND ST |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1892 |
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| Survey Date: | 19841973 |
| Historic Use: | industrial building |
| Architectural Style: | Romanesque Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Cream Brick |
| Architect: | R.W. Williams |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | South First and Second Street Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 11/30/1987 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
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| Additional Information: | MV IN THE PHOTO CODES IS SHORT FOR MVIS. See Walker's Point File. This brick industrial building of 1892 is a typical example of warehouse buildings of the period. 1973: "This impressive brick building was the headquarters for one of Milwaukee's earliest and largest farm implement and machinery dealers. The firm was founded in 1868 and remains in business today (1973). The building's exterior has been carefully maintained, it is a fine example of a late nineteenth century warehouse building. Alterations and Additions (as of 1973): In 1893, a new fire wall constructed through the interior of the building. Part of the Second Street elevation was altered in 1923 in order to create a storefront. The building was completely reconstructed within it's brick shell in 1925. Concrete columns and beams replaced the original wood and irons members. Architects for this $35,000 renovation were Cornelius Leehouts and Hugh W. Guthrie. In later years several loading docks were added, as well as extra toilet rooms, elevators and partitions. Aside from the first story, the exterior remains intact. Builders: Henry Ferge and Phillip Keipper, Milwaukee" |
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| Bibliographic References: | INSCRIPTION. MILWAUKEE HISTORIC BUILDINGS TOUR: WALKER'S POINT (COMMERCIAL), CITY OF MILWAUKEE DEPARTMENT OF CITY DEVELOPMENT, 1994. Building Permits. History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Chicago, 1881, 1514-1515. Records of ownership, Records and Research, 509 City Hall, Milwaukee. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |