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1127-1129 S LAYTON BLVD | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

Property Record

1127-1129 S LAYTON BLVD

Architecture and History Inventory
1127-1129 S LAYTON BLVD | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:FREDERICK KRESSE BUILDING
Other Name:
Contributing: Yes
Reference Number:65815
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):1127-1129 S LAYTON BLVD
County:Milwaukee
City:Milwaukee
Township/Village:
Unincorporated Community:
Town:
Range:
Direction:
Section:
Quarter Section:
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1911
Additions:
Survey Date:1992
Historic Use:duplex/two-flat
Architectural Style:Arts and Crafts
Structural System:
Wall Material:Clapboard
Architect: W.g. Herbst
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name: South Layton Boulevard Historic District
National Register Listing Date:4/24/1996
State Register Listing Date:4/25/1995
National Register Multiple Property Name:
NOTES
Additional Information:Charles Fischer was the mason.

Original estimated cost was $3600.

Historic Names: Frederick Kresse was the original occupant (1912-died 2/23/1912). He worked for the Milwaukee Fire Department.

Associated individuals: Christina Kresse (1912-1920s).
Bibliographic References:PERMIT - 8/17/1911. CITY DIRECTORY.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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