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143 N BROADWAY ST

Historic Name:
Steinkopf and Sons Tents and Awnings
Other Name:
Cafe Marche
Reference Number:
98298

Property Location

Location (Address)
143 N BROADWAY ST
County
Milwaukee
City/Village
Milwaukee
Township
Unincorporated community
Town
Range
Direction
Section
Quarter Section
Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built
1902
Additions
Survey Date
1984
Architectural Style
Structural System
Wall Material
Brick
Architect
Andrew Ellison
Other Buildings On Site
Demolished
No
Demolished Date
Additional Comments
Three story; painted brick, two three story arches encompassing fenestration; first floor altered.

John H. Steinkopf was a maker of sails, awnings, tents, flags, net and canvas banners, horse, wagon, haystack covers, etc. His business was established in 1878. Mr. Steinkopf was born in Norway and came to the U.S. in 1869, making a short stay in Pensacola, Florida. He settled in Milwaukee in 1870, and was engaged several years with G.D. Norris & Co., ship chandlers, 'til commencing business for himself.

A candy manufacturer established operations here in 1915. Then, in the mid 1950s until 1994, Frank Dragotta operated Dragg's cafe, a neighborhood tavern. The upper floors are residential.
Bibliographic References
City Directories. Sanborn-Perris Maps. Building permit. Century Buildings for 2009. Preservation Racine, Inc. newsletter. Summer 2009, Racine, WI.

National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings

National/State Register Listing Name
Historic Third Ward District
National Register Listing Date
Mar 08, 1984
State Register Listing Date
Jan 01, 1989
Contributing
Yes
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