Property Record
1758 N WATER ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company Saloon |
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| Other Name: | Under the Bridge Bar |
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| Reference Number: | 93887 |
| Location (Address): | 1758 N WATER ST |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1890 |
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| Additions: | 1891 |
| Survey Date: | 1980 |
| Historic Use: | tavern/bar |
| Architectural Style: | Queen Anne |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | Charles Kirchhoff |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| 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 Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation-Public History. Excellent example of cream brick corner store with flat in nearly original condition. One of the earliest examples of brewery owned bars. Note cantilevered corner tower and cornice, date plaque and cresting. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Building Permit. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |