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508 S 2ND ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

Property Record

508 S 2ND ST

Architecture and History Inventory
508 S 2ND ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:J.L. BURNHAM BUILDING
Other Name:FIEBING CO.
Contributing:
Reference Number:63422
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):508 S 2ND ST
County:Milwaukee
City:Milwaukee
Township/Village:
Unincorporated Community:
Town:
Range:
Direction:
Section:
Quarter Section:
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1883
Additions:
Survey Date:19882016
Historic Use:warehouse
Architectural Style:Early Gothic Revival
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:Not listed
National Register Listing Date:
State Register Listing Date:
NOTES
Additional Information:SEE HAER FORM. M IN THE PHOTO CODES IS SHORT FOR MVIS. Other map codes include 296/23, MVIS 1/2 USGS-Milwaukee, 3/27 LUQS 428. 2016 - two-story building, upper story retains brick pilasters, arches, window hoods, and corbelled cornice although openings have been infilled. Lower story facade completely infilled, replacement siding and windows.
Bibliographic References:DEEDS. TAX ROLLS. SANBORN MAPS.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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