Property Record
532-534 N 2ND ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Engine House #4, Milwaukee Fire Dept. |
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| Other Name: | W.E.P. Co. |
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| Reference Number: | 108543 |
| Location (Address): | 532-534 N 2ND ST |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1888 |
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| Survey Date: | 1984 |
| Historic Use: | fire house |
| Architectural Style: | Queen Anne |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | City of Milwaukee |
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| Demolished?: | Yes |
| Demolished Date: | 1989 |
| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | A 'site file' (Engine House #4 / Orton Building) exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation-Public History. Demolished 11/1989. A nineteenth century Milwaukee Fire Dept. Engine House, constructed of Cream City brick (now painted) with double projecting bays and deorated cornice. The integrity of the original structure is preserved, except for the change to the first floor facade (original garage openings can still be seen). City of Milwaukee owned this engine house in 1888. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Beertown Blazes, Milwaukee 1971, p. 172. Op. Cit. 8, 10. Milwaukee City Directories, 1887-1907. Building permit records. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |