Roughly bounded by Wells, Bridge, N. Water, E. Mason, W. Wells, and N. Second Sts.
Plankinton--Wells--Water Street Historic District
86001328
Roughly bounded by Wells, Bridge, N. Water, E. Mason, W. Wells, and N. Second Sts.
Milwaukee
Milwaukee
Summary
These 21 buildings were constructed between 1868 and 1921 in an eight-block district on either side of the Milwaukee River along Wells Street, North Water Street, and North Plankinton Avenue. The buildings are of mixed commercial use, including offices, retail, manufacturing, and restaurants, and were designed in a wide range of architectural styles by prominent architects for the city's wealthiest German-American leaders.
Property Details
| Criteria | Event,Architecture/Engineering |
|---|---|
| Area Of Significance | Architecture,Commerce,Communications,Engineering,Ethnic Heritage/European,Performing Arts,Politics/Government |
| Period of Significance | 1868-1921 |
| Architectural Style | Greek Revival,Late Victorian,Italianate |
| Architect | Koch,Henry C.,et al. |
| Resource Type | District |
| Historic Use | Business,Professional,Specialty Store |
Resources Within The Property
| Contributing Buildings | 17 |
|---|---|
| Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Contributing Objects | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Buildings | 2 |
| 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 | Jun 13, 1986 |
| 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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