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Property Record

712 E WELLS ST

Historic Name:
BENJAMIN F. PARKER HOUSE
Other Name:
Reference Number:
42308

Property Location

Location (Address) 712 E WELLS ST
County Milwaukee
City/Village Milwaukee
Township
Unincorporated community
Town
Range
Direction
Section
Quarter Section
Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built 1892
Additions
Survey Date 1984
Historic Use house
Architectural Style Queen Anne
Structural System
Wall Material Brick
Architect
Other Buildings On Site
Demolished No
Demolished Date
Additional Comments This structure is good as an example of residences built in the 1890s. Constructed of Cream City brick it is one of the few extant examples in this area. Eclectic in its design, borrowing from the Queen Anne and the early Colonial Revival, it is in excellent condition and has retained its original form. Of note is the massive springing arch used in the entry. Unusual form of cream brick and shingle residence in nearly original condition. For additional photo see retake #2, neg. 35.
Bibliographic References MILWAUKEE HISTORIC BUILDINGS TOUR: YANKEE HILL, CITY OF MILWAUKEE DEPARTMENT OF CITY DEVELOPMENT, 1994. Tax Program

National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings

National/State Register Listing Name Cass - Wells Street Historic District
National Register Listing Date Jun 13, 1986
State Register Listing Date Jan 01, 1989
Contributing Yes
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