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Property Record

801-805 N CASS ST

Historic Name:
DR. JOHN GARNER HOUSE
Other Name:
BENJAMIN'S TOO
Reference Number:
42315

Property Location

Location (Address)
801-805 N CASS ST
County
Milwaukee
City/Village
Milwaukee
Township
Unincorporated community
Town
Range
Direction
Section
Quarter Section
Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built
1874
Additions
1895, 1931
Survey Date
1984
Historic Use
Architectural Style
Structural System
Wall Material
Brick
Architect
Other Buildings On Site
Demolished
No
Demolished Date
Additional Comments
MOVED TO CURRENT LOCATION FROM 788 N. JEFFERSON ST. IN 1895. Bridget Hutchinson was also associated with this house. 1931 - converted to two stores and four apartments.
Bibliographic References
MILWAUKEE HISTORIC BUILDINGS TOUR: YANKEE HILL, CITY OF MILWAUKEE DEPARTMENT OF CITY DEVELOPMENT, 1994. Tax Program 1888 and 1894 Sanborn Atlas

National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings

National/State Register Listing Name
Cass - Wells Street Historic District
National Register Listing Date
Jun 13, 1986
State Register Listing Date
Jan 01, 1989
Contributing
Yes
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