Property Record
1115 S 70TH ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | ALLIS CHALMERS CLUB HOUSE |
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| Other Name: | SueShar's Restaurant |
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| Reference Number: | 9054 |
| Location (Address): | 1115 S 70TH ST |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | West Allis |
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| Year Built: | 1918 |
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| Survey Date: | 1980 |
| Historic Use: | country club |
| Architectural Style: | Craftsman |
| Structural System: | Balloon Frame |
| Wall Material: | Clapboard |
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| Demolished?: | Yes |
| Demolished Date: | 1997 |
| 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. HUGE SPREADING ROOF. REMINISCENT OF SHINGLE STYLE.TO BE DEMOLISHED by 2/1997. The original 1905 clubhouse and this building was constructed immediately afterwards to the same design as the regular building. This club house was built by the company to provide a meeting and dining place for office employees, superintendents and factory foremen. Here, for a nominal fee, they could enjoy the benefits of a private club with dinners served at noon. The meals, which were served "a la carte" were also served at supper for those obliged to stay late at the office. There were three dining rooms, one for men, one for ladies, and a third for officers and heads of departments. In addition to serving as a dining spot, the large rooms in the building were regularly used for lectures attended by the graduate engineering students working at Allis Chalmers. The building was frequently used evenings for receptions, parties or other forms of entertainment. No longer extant per survey in 2007. Demolished in 1997. National Register Questionnaire received 11/10/15. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 12/4/1996. Milwaukee County Landmarks Committee typescript, 1976. Burbach, Julius, West Allis: a city of marvelous growth (n.p., 1912 [?]) p. 59, 61. Milwaukee Journal 12/26/1978. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |