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2553-55 N CRAMER ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

Property Record

2553-55 N CRAMER ST

Architecture and History Inventory
2553-55 N CRAMER ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Theo. Schwalbach Residence
Other Name:
Contributing:
Reference Number:115396
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):2553-55 N CRAMER ST
County:Milwaukee
City:Milwaukee
Township/Village:
Unincorporated Community:
Town:
Range:
Direction:
Section:
Quarter Section:
Quarter/Quarter Section:
PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1909
Additions: 1910
Survey Date:1979
Historic Use:duplex/two-flat
Architectural Style:Colonial Revival/Georgian Revival
Structural System:
Wall Material:Clapboard
Architect: Peter Lauer
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name:Not listed
National Register Listing Date:
State Register Listing Date:
NOTES
Additional Information:ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE: This structure is an excellent example of a traditional early 20th century duplex house. Its design is influenced with Colonial Revival elements. Construction date, 1909-10. (1, 2) F. Gassers, Builder. (2) Theo. Schwalbach, Resident, 1909-10. (2)
Bibliographic References:1. Tax Program. 2. City Building Permit File.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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