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Property Location
| Location (Address) | 2857 N GRANT BLVD |
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| County | Milwaukee |
| City/Village | Milwaukee |
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Property Features
| Year Built | 1920 |
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| Additions | 1928 |
| Survey Date | 1992 |
| Historic Use | house |
| Architectural Style | Spanish/Mediterranean Styles |
| Structural System | |
| Wall Material | Brick |
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| Demolished | No |
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| Additional Comments | 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 State Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation. C IN THE PHOTO CODES IS SHORT FOR CW. B. WILKE AND WILKE BROS. WERE THE BUILDERS. IS "THE ALHAMBRA" SEARS HOUSE. Original cost $7500; 1928 alteration cost $2000. Sears Catalogue House "The Alhambra". 1920 stucco garage 20x30. John B. Lenartz original owner (1920-36) candy and securities salesman (permit and City Directory) Morris Warren hosiery and millinery shop (1937-early 1940s) (CD) |
| Bibliographic References | 8/19/1920 PERMIT. CITY DIRECTORY. National Register Nomination Form. |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | North Grant Boulevard Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date | Mar 23, 1995 |
| State Register Listing Date | Oct 25, 1994 |
| Contributing | Yes |
Architecture & History Inventory
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