Property Record
1216 S 1ST ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Alanson Sweet Doublehouse |
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| Other Name: | Schneider Pattern |
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| Reference Number: | 108487 |
| Location (Address): | 1216 S 1ST ST |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1845 |
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| Additions: | 1916 |
| Survey Date: | 1988 |
| Historic Use: | duplex |
| Architectural Style: | Side Gabled |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | Yes |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | A map of Milwaukee published in 1855-1856 shows that this was the only building on the east side of Clinton (now S. 1st St.) between Scott and Railroad (now Greenfield). Sweet was an early settler, outspoken politician, and businessman. Rear block addition, built in 1916. Partially collapsed on April 24, 2010. Was being used for storage. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Tax rolls. Deeds. Historic Photo. Pagel, p. 15. Permit. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 24, 2010. "Historic building collapses in Milwaukee's Walker's Point" |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |