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Property Location
| Location (Address) | MILWAUKEE HARBOR |
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| County | Milwaukee |
| City/Village | Milwaukee |
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Property Features
| Year Built | 1926 |
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| Additions | 1906 |
| Survey Date | 2000,1995 |
| Historic Use | lifesaving station facility/lighthouse |
| Architectural Style | Art Deco |
| Structural System | |
| Wall Material | Metal |
| Architect | United States Lighthouse Service,Office of Engineer, Ninth Light House District-1906 |
| Other Buildings On Site | |
| 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 resord and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation. There is also a 'site file' (Milwaukee Pierhead Light Station) for this property. |
| Bibliographic References |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Milwaukee Breakwater Light |
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| National Register Listing Date | Sep 16, 2011 |
| State Register Listing Date | Jun 28, 2011 |
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Architecture & History Inventory
The Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory (AHI) is a digital source of information on historic buildings, structures, and objects that have been surveyed by the State Historic Preservation Office in Wisconsin. Each property has a digital record providing basic information about the property and images.
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Access Property Records
Some properties have more materials (correspondence, clippings, historical information, etc.) not in the digital record. If a 'Site File' exists, it's noted in the 'Additional Comments' field. Contact us for an appointment to view these materials.
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