Property Record
1781 N WATER ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Empire Tannery |
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| Other Name: | A. F. Gallun Leather |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 110800 |
| Location (Address): | 1781 N WATER ST |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1876 |
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| Survey Date: | 1984 |
| Historic Use: | industrial building |
| Architectural Style: | Commercial Vernacular |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | Yes |
| Demolished Date: | 0 |
| National/State Register Listing Name: | Gallun Tannery Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 8/2/1984 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
| National Register Multiple Property Name: | Multiple Resources of N. 3rd St. - Brewers' Hill |
| Additional Information: | On October 22, 2007 the WHS requested photo documentation of the property prior to demolition. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE: Excellent example of typical cream brick factory with integrity of form and appearance. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Established in 1858, the A.F. Gallun Tannery built the Empire Tannery in 1876. They continued to expand both at this location and across the river at their Phoenix Tannery until they became one of the largest tanneries in the U.S. Also, one of Milwaukee's oldest businesses. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Building Permit. 1894 Sanborn Atlas. Community File- A.F. Gallun Milwaukee: Her Relations, 1888, p. 115. Illustrated Description of Milwaukee, 1890. p. 173, 152. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |