Property Record
229 W CHERRY ST
Architecture and History Inventory
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| Other Name: | Pabst Shipping Center #30 / CMSTP & P Railroad Co. |
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| Reference Number: | 115471 |
| Location (Address): | 229 W CHERRY ST |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1890 |
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| Survey Date: | 19822016 |
| Historic Use: | industrial building |
| Architectural Style: | Commercial Vernacular |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | A. Herman; P. Schmetzky |
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| Demolished?: | Yes |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE: Two story brick industrial building with corbelled brick detailing on the cornice. Rusticated block foundation. Windows with arched lintels. Typical cream brick warehouse in almost totally original condition. Construction date, 1890. (3) Carliest Construct, Builder. (A) HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Was originally the warehouse of the Hilgen Manufacturing Company (sash, doors, blinds) whose main factory was located in Cedarburg. They were established in Milwaukee in 1880 and produced the millwork for a number of major Milwaukee buildings. (1,2,3) (See list Source 2). Building inscription. |
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| Bibliographic References: | A. Building Permit. 1. Comm. File - Hilgen Manufacturing. 2. Milwaukee of Today, 1892 - p. 97. 3. 1890 City Directory. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |