Property Record
1748-1750 N Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Dr (AKA 1748-1750 N 3RD ST)
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | HAUSMANN BUILDING |
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| Other Name: | O.K. FOOD MARKET |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 63524 |
| Location (Address): | 1748-1750 N Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Dr (AKA 1748-1750 N 3RD ST) |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1891 |
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| Survey Date: | 1982 |
| Historic Use: | large retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Queen Anne |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | H.C. Koch |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | North Third Street Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 8/2/1984 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
| National Register Multiple Property Name: | Multiple Resources of N. 3rd St. - Brewers' Hill |
| Additional Information: | Rich Riesen was the builder. Locally designated district: 2/11/86. This three story brick and pressed metal building is typical of many corner buildings on North 3rd Street in that it is larger in scale than those in mid-block. The classically detailed facade is dominated by a corner turret 2 1/2 stories high sheathed in pressed metal and decorated with garlands. A bay window, also of metal and similarly decorated, rises two stories at the opposite end. Decorative brickwork and stone pilasters complete upper story details. The storefront is largely intact, with arched central door opening and massive storefront piers. Architectural Statement: The Hausemann Building is a three story brick masonry building on the corner of North Third and West Vine Streets; extending from the rear is a smaller two story portion. The building has elements of both the Richardsonian Romanesque and the Neo-Classic Revival styles. The corner two-story turret and bay windows on each side are associated with the Romanesque, as are the two tubular stone elements extending up from the third floor. However, the decorative relief details on the pressed metal are Neo-Classical Revival elements. On the west front elevation, there are four double-hung windows between the turret and the bay on each floor. The center section of the cornice is raised slightly. The ground floor storefront has been unfortunately altered. (1982 photo 37/12). Architectural Significance: The building is a good example of the late nineteenth century commercial architecture combining Richardsonian Romanesque and Neo-Classical Revival elements. Historical Statement: The building was constructed in 1891 for Hannah and Julius Hausmann (Housman), who operated a dry goods store until 1926. The building was designed by noted Milwaukee architect H.C. Koch and built by Rich Riesen. The rear addition was added in 1896 and was also designed by Koch. 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, Division of Historic Preservation. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 12/5/1997. City of Milwaukee Survey form 6/79. 1888 and 1894 Sanborn Atlases. Wright's Directory of Milwaukee, 1910. Permit. City Directory. National Register Nomination Form. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |