Roughly N. 3rd St. between N. 3rd Ave. and Vine St.
North Third Street Historic District
84003733
Roughly N. 3rd St. between N. 3rd Ave. and Vine St.
Milwaukee
Milwaukee
Summary
This five-block strip of 74 commercial buildings between Vine St. and North Ave. was the city's first major business and retail center outside of the central business district. The two- and three-story buildings were constructed between 1854 and 1936, representing a complete spectrum of architectural styles. The area is associated with the German business community which flourished there from the 1840s until WWII.
Property Details
| Criteria | Event,Architecture/Engineering |
|---|---|
| Area Of Significance | Architecture,Commerce |
| Period of Significance | 1870-1920 |
| Architectural Style | Greek Revival,Italianate |
| Architect | Multiple |
| Resource Type | District |
| Historic Use | Multiple Dwelling,Business |
Resources Within The Property
| Contributing Buildings | 74 |
|---|---|
| Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Contributing Objects | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Buildings | 18 |
| Non-Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Objects | 0 |
Designations
| Historic Status | Listed in the National Register |
|---|---|
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Aug 2, 1984 |
| 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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