Property Record
422 S 2ND ST
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | John Paulu Building |
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Other Name: | Shaker's |
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Reference Number: | 97891 |
Location (Address): | 422 S 2ND ST |
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County: | Milwaukee |
City: | Milwaukee |
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Year Built: | 1894 |
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Survey Date: | 19881973 |
Historic Use: | tavern/bar |
Architectural Style: | Queen Anne |
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Wall Material: | Brick |
Architect: | John Paulu |
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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, State Historic Preservation Office. 1973: "Located on South Second Street (formerly Reed Street), an important south side business district for more than 100 years, the Paulu Building has been reasonably well kept up and survives in close to its original form. Alterations and Additions (as of 1973): There have been no important alterations in the building's history. Builders: Mason contractor--John Czoplewski, Carpenter contractor--Charles Druse." |
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Bibliographic References: | https://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/shakersovernight.html Palmer, Virginia A. and Wietczykowski, Mary Ellen, Walker's Point: Two Walking tours, Milwaukee, 1972, 12, 17. Spensley, James A., "John Paulu Building", Walker's Point Preservation District Inventory prepared for Land Ethics, Inc., Milwaukee, 1970, and sources cited. |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |