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Property Location
| Location (Address) | 500 W FLORIDA ST |
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| County | Milwaukee |
| City/Village | Milwaukee |
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Property Features
| Year Built | 1907 |
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| Additions | C. 1960 |
| Survey Date | 1984 |
| Historic Use | industrial bldg/manufacturing facility |
| Architectural Style | Commercial Vernacular |
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| Wall Material | Brick |
| Architect | Buemming & Dick |
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| Demolished | No |
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| Additional Comments |
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, Division of Historic Preservation-Public History. M in the photo codes is short for MVIS negatives. Excellent early 20th century factory building. This building was constructed in 1907 for the William Beecher Company, manufacturers of mattresses. It was later the location of the Molitor Paper Box Company, established in 1875 and in business for over 75 years in Milwaukee. |
| Bibliographic References | Inscription. Tax Program. City Directories. |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Florida and Third Industrial Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date | Jul 10, 2008 |
| State Register Listing Date | Jan 18, 2008 |
| Contributing | Yes |
Architecture & History Inventory
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223 W PITTSBURG AVE (AKA 212 S 3RD ST)
108987
Located in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County
