Property Record
840 N Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Dr (AKA 840 N 3RD ST)
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Watkins Building |
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| Other Name: | Charlton Building |
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| Reference Number: | 108663 |
| Location (Address): | 840 N Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Dr (AKA 840 N 3RD ST) |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1909 |
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| Survey Date: | 2004 |
| Historic Use: | small office building |
| Architectural Style: | Commercial Vernacular |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | Herman W. Buemming Co. |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | Builder was Worden Allen Co. Red brick commercial block which, though not individually outstanding, is important to the architectural character of the block formed by 3rd, Kilbourn, Plankinton and Wells. E. Mariner Estate was the owner in 1909. Last surveyed in 1984 with a map code of 148/11 on map 392. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Tax Program. Building Permit Records. Milw. City Directories, 1910-12. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |