Property Record
35 N 5TH ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Telephone Exchange Bldg. /WISCONSIN TELEPHONE COMPANY |
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| Other Name: | TICOR INSURANCE BUILDING |
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| Reference Number: | 71549 |
| Location (Address): | 35 N 5TH ST |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1905 |
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| Survey Date: | 1984 |
| Historic Use: | large office building |
| Architectural Style: | Neoclassical/Beaux Arts |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | ALEXANDER C. ESCHWEILER |
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| Demolished?: | Yes |
| Demolished Date: | 1996 |
| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | 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 State Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation. TORN DOWN FOR THE NEW WISCONSIN CENTER. Lanquist & Illsley were the original builders.Wisconsin Telephone Company owned the building until 1917. In 1917 the building held the utility's main offices and equipment. |
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| Bibliographic References: | MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL 5/20/1996. Building Permit Records "Downtown Milwaukee', Latus, Mark A. and Mary Ellen Young (Milw. Landmarks Commission, 1978), p97 |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |