Summary
Built between 1864 and 1921 on Main Street and Appleton Avenue, these two-story commercial and industrial structures near the Menomonee River show influences of popular architectural styles such as Italianate, Romanesque, Queen Anne and Neo-Classical. The district contains retail stores, hotels, a mill, and a reconstructed mill pond and dam.
Property Details
| Criteria | Event,Architecture/Engineering |
|---|---|
| Area Of Significance | Architecture,Commerce,Industry |
| Period of Significance | 1864-1921 |
| Architectural Style | Late Victorian,Classical Revival,Prairie School |
| Architect | White,Martin F.,Anderson,C.C. |
| Resource Type | District |
| Historic Use | Multiple Dwelling,Business,Financial Institution,Specialty Store,Department Store,Restaurant,Manufacturing Facility |
Resources Within The Property
| Contributing Buildings | 23 |
|---|---|
| Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Contributing Structures | 1 |
| Contributing Objects | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Buildings | 4 |
| Non-Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Structures | 1 |
| Non-Contributing Objects | 0 |
Designations
| Historic Status | Listed in the National Register |
|---|---|
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Sep 21, 1988 |
| Historic Status | Listed in the State Register |
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Jan 1, 1989 |
State & National Registers of Historic Places
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