Property Record
8004-8010 W NATIONAL AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Le Rose Realty Company Building |
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| Reference Number: | 9254 |
| Location (Address): | 8004-8010 W NATIONAL AVE |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | West Allis |
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| Year Built: | 1927 |
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| Survey Date: | 200720171980 |
| Historic Use: | large retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Spanish/Mediterranean Styles |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | 4 APTS UPSTAIRS. SHAPED GABLES AT ENDS W/TILE ROOFED PARAPET BETWEEN. Was an A&P grocery store until about 1936. Became Liquor World and Hair Odyssey around 1970. Rising two stories, this Mediterranean Revival-style, commercial/apartment building is faced with brick. Although the three storefronts have been slightly modified, they still retain their original three distinct sections. The upper story is symmetrically arranged and consists of two, tripartite window groupings at the center, which rest beneath a barrel tile-sheathed pent. Located to either side of the pent is a shaped gable with stone coping, beneath which rests a group of four, multiple-light sash windows. A carved stone roundel rests within the gable, beneath which is a mosaic tile-infilled semi-circular inset. Permit information indicates that this commercial building was built in 1927 by the LeRose Realty Company for an approximate cost of $24,000. The first known occupants of the storefronts in 1929 were James Sacullo, fruits; Henry Kuether, restaurant, and the National Tea Company. By 1932, two of the three storefronts were occupied by the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, grocers, while the remaining space was occupied by Frank Albergo, dealer in fruits. Currently, two of the three storefronts appear to be vacant. Previously surveyed in 1980. The storefront experienced some changes along with the removal of many signs. Therefore, an updated photograph submitted in 2007, awning and storefront changes. 2017 survey information: Rising two stories, this Mediterranean Revival-style, commercial/residential structure is dominated by a parapet that features a pair of shaped gables with stone coping, between which is a barrel-tile covered pent. Each of the shaped gables includes a roundel with carved stone ornamentation, beneath which is a “blind arch” over the second floor windows which features randomly cut, mosaic tile with a central glazed tile. The storefront is comprised of three stores, each with new display windows; the six-over-one-light sash windows along the second floor are also replacements. The subject structure was built at an approximate cost of $24,000 in 1927 by the Le Rose Realty Company, which was headed by Louis Shapiro. In February 1928, the building, which consisted of three stores and four apartments, was sold to James Jones at a cost of $34,200.00. James Jones was born in Greece and operated a candy store in the City of Milwaukee and it is apparent that this was purchased by Jones solely for investment purposes only, as his candy store was never located in the subject building. The earliest known tenants of the three storefronts (as of the 1929 city directory) included fruit dealer James Sacullo (7206; later 8004), a restaurant run by Henry Kuether (7208; later 8008), as well as the National Tea Company (groceries) (7210; later 8010) |
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| Bibliographic References: | Citations associated with 2017 survey information: Original permit for 8004-8010 W. National Avenue (originally numbered 7206-08-10), 18 July 1927, est. cost, $24,000; West Allis City Directory, 1929, 1932; The architect of the building remains unknown at this time; Louis B. Shapiro to James Jones, Warranty Deed, signed 10 February 1928, recorded 1 March 1928, 1244/41A. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |