Property Record
1823-1825 N PALMER ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Casper Sanger House |
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| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 45296 |
| Location (Address): | 1823-1825 N PALMER ST |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1872 |
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| Survey Date: | 1982 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Italianate |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Brewers Hill Historic District (Boundary Increase) |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 4/27/1995 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 10/25/1994 |
| National Register Multiple Property Name: | Multiple Resources of N. 3rd St. - Brewers' Hill |
| Additional Information: | Originally this building was part of the Vine/Reservoir Historic District (listed 8/2/84). Locally designated: 11/12/85. OWNERS: Casper Sanger residence (1872) Joseph Phillips residence (1873-1911) ARCHITECTURAL STATEMENT: Description: The house is a two-story brick masonry cube form, with a low pitch hip roof. It is constructed on a coursed stone foundation which extends under the front porch and a large bay on the south side. Fenestration on the east front elevation is a symmetrical design incorporating three round arch openings on each floor; the northernmost one on the ground floor is wider and contains a double entry door with a fan-light above. Brick quoining at the corners lends an air of sophistication and formality to the design. The single-story rectangular bay on the side is an important visual balance for the entry door. Round edge window sash and bracketing of this bay make it a focal point of the house. Unfortunately, the original entry porch canopy and paired eave brackets have been removed. Significance: The design is executed in the Italianate style. It is a fine example of the "cube" form of the style, and is architecturally significant because of the well executed detailing of the quoining and bay window. It is also an important part of the concentration of brick Italianate houses in the Vine-Reservoir area. Excellent example of an unusual high style residence for Milwaukee. Even with the missing cornice, eaves and porch this is an extremely important building. Note brick quoins, round headed, arched windows and elegant double door with semicircular fan light. Built by Casper Sanger in 1872 this later became the residence of ex-Mayor Joseph Phillips. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Zimmermann, The PAST IN OUR PRESENT, v. 1, pp. 61-63. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |