Property Record
1031 N ASTOR ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Mrs. Benjamin K. Miller House |
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| Other Name: | F.G. Gaenslen, M.D. and T.E. Ryan, M.D. |
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| Reference Number: | 111092 |
| Location (Address): | 1031 N ASTOR ST |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1911 |
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| Survey Date: | 1984 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Craftsman |
| Structural System: | Balloon Frame |
| Wall Material: | Stucco |
| Architect: | Alexander C. Eschweiler |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | This structure is a fine example of a large early 20th century residence. Its design is drawn from a combination of Queen Anne, Colonial Revival and bungalow influences. The assymetrical form is predominated by the use of steep sided gables. No main building permit. Benjamin K. Miller never lived in this house since he died in 1898. He was born in 1830 at Gettysburg, PA. His father Andrew was appointed Federal Judge by Presidence M. Van Buren to preside over the eastern Wisconsin territory. He came in 1838 to Milwaukee with Benjamin following in 1839. He attended Washington College of Pennsylvania and was admitted to the Wisconsin Bar in 1851. He practiced with the firm of Fich and Lynde until their deaths. In 1885 he formed a partnership with his sons Benjamin K, Jr. and George P. In 1890 the firm was known as Miller, Noyes and Miller. Then in 1895 it became Miller, Noyes, Miller and Wahl. He was active in St. Paul's Episcopal Church. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Tax Program. Gregory, J.G., History of Milwaukee, vol. III, 1931, pp. 4000-404. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |