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1822 N 60TH ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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1822 N 60TH ST

Architecture and History Inventory
1822 N 60TH ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Clara and John G. Reuteman House
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Reference Number:114377
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):1822 N 60TH ST
County:Milwaukee
City:Milwaukee
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1925
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Survey Date:1979
Historic Use:house
Architectural Style:English Revival Styles
Structural System:
Wall Material:Stone Veneer
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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:ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE:

1920s period house employing Elizabethan forms.

Construction date, 1925. (1, 2)

R. A. Uecker Inc., Builder. (2)

Although Eleanor Dettmer, is listed as the Original Owner in the1925 building permit it is believed that this is an error. (2) Eleanor Dettmer is listed as the stenographer for the firm of Dick & Reuteman and her home address was 526 Chambers which was re-numbered to 530 in 1930. The same directory and years lists John G. Reuteman and wife Clara as living at 622 60th re-numbered to 1822 N. 60th in 1930. John G. Reuteman (1872-1965) was president of Dick & Reuteman Co., a real estate and insurance firm. He died at his home, 1822 N. 60th. St. Mr. Reuteman was active in the development of subdivisions in Washington Highlands, Wauwatosa. In 1920 he pioneered subdivisions along Capitol drive. He was one of the organizers and a life member of the Milwaukee Board of Realtors. Mr. Reuteman was one of the organizers of the Old Line Life Insurance Co,, and Atlas Savings & Loan Association, which he served as president until his retirement. He was also one of the organizers of the Northwestern National Bank.
Bibliographic References:1. Tax Program. 2. Building Permit from Oct. 24, 1925. Milwaukee Journal Feb. 22, 1965.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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