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1430 N 40TH ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

Property Record

1430 N 40TH ST

Architecture and History Inventory
1430 N 40TH ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Ernest von Blumbach House
Other Name:
Contributing:
Reference Number:111079
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):1430 N 40TH ST
County:Milwaukee
City:Milwaukee
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1856
Additions: 1880 1890
Survey Date:1979
Historic Use:house
Architectural Style:One Story Cube
Structural System:
Wall Material:Brick
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Demolished?:No
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NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name:Not listed
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NOTES
Additional Information:In 1880 the lower story was added. Von Blumbach was the owner of an early brickyard. Previously at W. Vliet and N. 39th St. Moved in 1880s to present location. Second story built in 1856. First story was built when moved in 1880s. Ludwig Von Braumbach was Prussian counsel in Milwaukee.
Bibliographic References:Zimmermann, H. Russell, "Past in Our Present", Milwaukee Journal, August 18, 1968. Tax Program.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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