Property Record
131-137 E WELLS ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | NUNNEMACHER BUILDING |
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| Other Name: | TYPEWRITER EXCHANGE |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 68568 |
| Location (Address): | 131-137 E WELLS ST |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1870 |
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| Survey Date: | 1984 |
| Historic Use: | large retail building |
| 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: | Plankinton--Wells--Water Street Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 6/13/1986 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
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| Additional Information: | Good example of 19th century brick commercial block with integrity of form, original arched windows with decorative key stones and imposts, and original pedimented cornice. |
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| Bibliographic References: | MILWAUKEE SENTINEL 10/15/1870. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 3/16/1997. National Register Nomination Form. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |