Property Record
NE CNR OF W BURNHAM AND 82ND
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | WEST ALLIS DEPOT |
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| Reference Number: | 9201 |
| Location (Address): | NE CNR OF W BURNHAM AND 82ND |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | West Allis |
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| Year Built: | 1925 |
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| Survey Date: | 1980 |
| Historic Use: | depot |
| Architectural Style: | Craftsman |
| Structural System: | Balloon Frame |
| Wall Material: | Stucco |
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| Demolished?: | Yes |
| Demolished Date: | 0 |
| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | RETURNED EAVES. The Chicago and North Western Railroad operated this depot from 1925-1977 when the City of West Allis took it over. The Chicago and North Western railroad extended its line from Milwaukee to Madison in 1880. It crossed the Mukwonago Plank Rd. (presently known as National Ave.) at the little settlement of Honey Creek. The first train station formed the nucleus of the little village of North Greenfield and soon lots were divided in the vicinity and commercial activity began. The present building replaced a small board and batten clad building erected around the turn of the century. Previously surveyed in 1980; no longer extant as of 2007. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Burbach, Julius, West Allis, "A City of Marvelous Growth", (n.p., n.d.) p. 9. Burbach, Julius, Historical Review of West Allis, West Allis, 1927, p. 7. City of West Allis, Building Department files, "Railroad Depot-Burnham St.". |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |