Property Record
738 W MAPLE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | White Eagle Hotel |
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| Other Name: | White Eagle Bar |
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| Reference Number: | 111221 |
| Location (Address): | 738 W MAPLE |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1907 |
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| Additions: | 1913 |
| Survey Date: | 1980 |
| Historic Use: | hotel/motel |
| Architectural Style: | Commercial Vernacular |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | John Gajewski (builder); Albert Michalak (architect) |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | A 'site file' 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. Proprietors from at least 1920-1946 were Michael and Frances Wasilewski. A three story, masonry commercial building that has been considerably altered. Its form and design suggest a construction date (c. 1920-25). It is one of a few early 20th century hotels on the south side. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Borun, p. 270. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |