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640 S 3RD ST

Historic Name:
JAMES SHERIFFS HOUSE
Other Name:
Reference Number:
41963

Property Location

Location (Address) 640 S 3RD ST
County Milwaukee
City/Village Milwaukee
Township
Unincorporated community
Town
Range
Direction
Section
Quarter Section
Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built 1868
Additions
Survey Date 1988
Historic Use house
Architectural Style Italianate
Structural System
Wall Material Brick
Architect
Other Buildings On Site
Demolished No
Demolished Date
Additional Comments This two story Italianate styled house features a rectangular shaped plan configuration, a stone and brick foundation, a brick exterior, a wood trim, and an asphalt shingled hipped roof. Centered on the roof is a cupola with eaves which mimic those of the main roof. Windows were once set within segmental arched openings. These openings are now covered. The small, two story porch is open on the first story and enclosed on the second. Exposed rafter ends appear beneath the eaves of the porch roof in the second story. The residence is in good condition.

James Sheriffs was the original owner of this dwelling, built in 1868. [A, B].
Bibliographic References A. DEEDS. B. TAX ROLLS. C. MILWAUKEE HISTORIC BUILDINGS TOUR: WALKER'S POINT (RESIDENTIAL), CITY OF MILWAUKEE DEPARTMENT OF CITY DEVELOPMENT, 1994. National Register Nomination Form. Historic Walker's Point, Inc., A Guide to Historic Walker's Point, 1978.

National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings

National/State Register Listing Name Walker's Point Historic District
National Register Listing Date Dec 19, 1978
State Register Listing Date Jan 01, 1989
Contributing Yes
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