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Roughly bounded by North Ave., Summit, Terrace, and Lafayette Sts.

Historic Name:
North Point South Historic District
Reference Number:
79000322
Property Location:
Roughly bounded by North Ave., Summit, Terrace, and Lafayette Sts.
County:
Milwaukee
City/Village:
Milwaukee
Township:

Summary

An elite 15-block residential area called the "Gold Coast," this district was inhabited by prominent business people and designed by leading architects. Located just north of the principal business district on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, these large mansions as well as moderate homes were built between 1861 and 1937 surrounding Water Tower Park with its fountain and tower. "Milwaukee harp luminary" street lights erected in 1915 enhance its urban residential ambiance.

Property Details

Criteria
Architecture/Engineering
Area Of Significance
Architecture
Period of Significance
1800-1900
Architectural Style
Georgian,Queen Anne,Other
Architect
Multiple
Resource Type
District
Historic Use
Single Dwelling,Business

Resources Within The Property

Contributing Buildings
123
Contributing Sites
0
Contributing Structures
0
Contributing Objects
0
Non-Contributing Buildings
5
Non-Contributing Sites
0
Non-Contributing Structures
0
Non-Contributing Objects
0

Designations

Listed in the National Register
Sep 4, 1979
Listed in the State Register
Jan 1, 1989
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