Property Record
1557 N FARWELL AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Farwell Manor Apartment Building |
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| Other Name: | Farwell Manor Apartment Building |
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| Reference Number: | 106576 |
| Location (Address): | 1557 N FARWELL AVE |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1962 |
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| Survey Date: | 19862010 |
| Historic Use: | apartment/condominium |
| Architectural Style: | Contemporary |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | D. Gutzman |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | Milwaukee Connector Survey, Prepared by Heritage Research (2010). This is a two-story, Contemporary-style, brick-veneered apartment building is defined on its main (southeast) facade by a central bay outfitted with a combination of plate-glass and metal panels supported by thin aluminum framing. This bay provides an inside view of the main entrance and stairwell. Thin horizontal bands outfitted with single-pane casement windows and metal paneling are located near each corner of the facade. Meanwhile, the side elevations contain wider bands outfitted with two-pane casement windows. Designed by D. Gutzman, the Farwell Manor apartment building was constructed in 1962. It originally contained 20 units. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Building Permits; City Directories. City of Milwaukee Intensive Survey Form--1557 N. Farwell Avenue. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |