1739-1745 N Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Dr (AKA 1739-1745 N 3RD ST) | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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1739-1745 N Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Dr (AKA 1739-1745 N 3RD ST)

Architecture and History Inventory
1739-1745 N Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Dr (AKA 1739-1745 N 3RD ST) | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:HARDT BLOCK
Other Name:Juneau Furniture/Smitty's Liberty Bar
Contributing: Yes
Reference Number:67085
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):1739-1745 N Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Dr (AKA 1739-1745 N 3RD ST)
County:Milwaukee
City:Milwaukee
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1854
Additions:
Survey Date:1982
Historic Use:large retail building
Architectural Style:Romanesque 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: North Third Street Historic District
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
NOTES
Additional Information:David Engl was the owner at the time of survey. Excellent example of an early brick commercial block with integrity of form and appearance and intact corbelled cornice. There are few extant examples of pre-1876 commercial blocks. Adam Englehardt was a baker here in 1854-69. 1739-45 is classically detailed two story brick commercial building of considerable elegance, at least compared to some of its Victorian neighbors. The facade is divided by piers and pilasters into three bays, each of which has two windows at the second floor and a storefront with door at the first floor. The second story facade is in original condition, with arched one over one windows, a corbelled brick cornice and a classical pediment. The storefronts have been subtly altered; original porportions remain.
Bibliographic References:PLAQUE. Tax Program. 1876 Rascher Atlas. City of Milwaukee Survey form 6/79. Milwaukee City Directories. National Register Nomination Form.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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