Property Record
1430 S 62ND ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Burbach Apartment Building |
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| Reference Number: | 9053 |
| Location (Address): | 1430 S 62ND ST |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | West Allis |
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| Year Built: | 1930 |
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| Survey Date: | 200720152020 |
| Historic Use: | apartment/condominium |
| Architectural Style: | Spanish/Mediterranean Styles |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | Russell Geske |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | ROUND ARCHED WINDOWS IN UPPER STORYROUND ARCHED ENTRY W/ GLAZED TILE LUNETTE OVER DOOR Previously surveyed in 1980. Update card submitted in 2007, the first floor is no longer covered by foliage. 2015- This brick-faced, Period Revival-style apartment building exhibits a red, barrel-tile pent roof. Although appearing to be symmetrical at first glance, the gabled, central entrance bay is slightly off center to the right (south) and features a round-arched entrance set within a smooth stone surround. A pair of round-arched windows occupy the second floor and a stone roundel is set within the peak. Windows to the left (north) of the entryway consists of rectangular examples along the first floor, while the upper-story openings are paired, round-arched windows that are separated by a stone colonnette. Openings to the right of the doorway are a mix of rectangular and round-arched windows along both levels. All primary facade windows appear to carry original multiple-light sashes. Turning to the structure's south elevation, a gabled projection is located at the center and round-arched windows are symmetrically arranged along both floors; the red tile, pent roof is also evident along this facade. Originally a seven-unit apartment building, this structure was erected in 1930 by owner Peter Burbach (it is not known if it was Peter Sr. or Jr. who built it). However, in 1932, Anna Burbach, the widow of Peter Sr. resided in unit# 1. A heating permit for the structure was taken out by Russell Geske, therefore it is likely that the structure was designed by architect Geske (as an independent, or for the David Conrad Co., for whom he is known to have worked for by no later than 1932). -"IH-94/USH 41/WIS 341 Survey," WisDOT ID #1080-27-01, Prepared by Heritage Research, Ltd. (McQuillen) (2015). Following the 2007 survey, during whch access to property's interior was not gained, it was learned that the interior retains a significant amount of detailing, including wrought iron railings, decorative tilework, plasterwork and woodwork, including built-in china cabinetry in the owner's unit. **2020 - Resurveyed for I-94 project 1060-27-04. No significant changes apparent. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Building Permit 27 May 1930. Original permit for 1530 S. 62nd Street, dated 27 May 1930, est. cost $24,000, no architect noted; Burbach cited as owner and contractor; a later heating permit in the file was signed by Russell Geske. Following the 2007 survey, it was learned that Russell Geske was indeed the designer of the building, for his name (cited as designer) is on the original plans, which is described as "7 family apt. bldg. to be built on the N.E. corner of 53rd & Cuppel Place for Mr. P. Bach," dated 24 May 1930, Job #114. Plans are in the possession of the building's current owner. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |