422 N 15TH ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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422 N 15TH ST

Architecture and History Inventory
422 N 15TH ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:MILWAUKEE CASKET COMPANY
Other Name:Action Heating and Cooling
Contributing: Yes
Reference Number:78969
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):422 N 15TH ST
County:Milwaukee
City:Milwaukee
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1901
Additions:
Survey Date:200020162020
Historic Use:industrial bldg/manufacturing facility
Architectural Style:Astylistic Utilitarian Building
Structural System:
Wall Material:Cream Brick
Architect: Charles L. Lesser
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name: West St. Paul Avenue Industrial Historic District
National Register Listing Date:3/12/2018
State Register Listing Date:12/1/2017
National Register Multiple Property Name:
NOTES
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. Builder was Gustave J. Jeske and Bros. 2016 - three-story industrial loft with raised stone foundation, segmental arch windows, stone trim, dentilled brick cornice. One of two loading bays in west facade has been enlarged, although other retains wood doors. Most windows are metal double-hung units. Original freight doors remain on upper story of south elevation as well.

**2020 - Resurveyed for I-94 Project 1060-27-04 by HRL: Significant work has occurred since 2017, including new windows and entrance.
Bibliographic References:Sanborn Maps.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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