806-810 S 3RD ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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806-810 S 3RD ST

Architecture and History Inventory
806-810 S 3RD ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:JAMES RYAN DOUBLEHOUSE
Other Name:
Contributing: Yes
Reference Number:41965
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):806-810 S 3RD ST
County:Milwaukee
City:Milwaukee
Township/Village:
Unincorporated Community:
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Range:
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Section:
Quarter Section:
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1875
Additions:
Survey Date:1988
Historic Use:duplex
Architectural Style:Italianate
Structural System:
Wall Material:Brick
Architect:
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name: Walker's Point Historic District
National Register Listing Date:12/19/1978
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. This rectangular shaped, three story duplex/rowhouse is designed in the Italianate style. The foundation, bearing walls and exterior are all made of brick, and the trim is made of stone. Three-sided three story bays project forward on the facade. Round arched openings, each detailed with brick lintels and stone keystones, distinguish the windows on the second and third stories. Leading out to small balconies are two second story doors. The first and second stories are separated by a stone band course, with the first story doors and windows set within segmental arched openings. The duplex is in good condition.

James Ryan was the original owner of this 1875 doublehouse. [A]. Carl Sandburg boarded at 810 S. 3rd St. in 1909 (AKA 338 Hanover St.)
Bibliographic References:A. TAX ROLLS. B. MILWAUKEE HISTORIC BUILDINGS TOUR: WALKER'S POINT (RESIDENTIAL), CITY OF MILWAUKEE DEPARTMENT OF CITY DEVELOPMENT, 1994.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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