Property Record
2629 N DOWNER AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Mrs. Ida Baumgarten Commercial Building |
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| Other Name: | Downer Hardware |
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| Reference Number: | 115350 |
| Location (Address): | 2629 N DOWNER AVE |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1912 |
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| Survey Date: | 1979 |
| Historic Use: | small retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Spanish/Mediterranean Styles |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | Schnetzky & Son; G. A. Kleppe (2); E. Grethen (2) |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE: This structure is a good example of an early 20th century commercial building. Construction date, 1912. (1) Mrs. Ida Baumgarten, Original Owner, 1912. (2) G.A. Kleppe and E. Grethen were the builders. |
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| Bibliographic References: | 1. Tax Program. 2. City Building Permit File. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |