Property Record
138 E WALNUT ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Schlitz |
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| Other Name: | Down Hill Bar (Schlitz Brewing Co. - owner) |
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| Reference Number: | 115978 |
| Location (Address): | 138 E WALNUT ST |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1895 |
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| Survey Date: | 1979 |
| Historic Use: | tavern/bar |
| Architectural Style: | Commercial Vernacular |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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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 structure with an elaborate cornice, diamond patterned cobeling frieze panel. The building has three street facades as it occupies a corner lot. There are seven upper floor windows all square with sills. the first floor windows are two segmentally arched large flanking the centered entrance the Palmer st. facade has a large storefront window boarded over. The first floor has a rasticated look and is capped with a belt course. Excellent example of brick corner bar with original fenestration and much decorative brickwork. Construction date, 1895. (A) HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Early brewery-owned bar. |
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| Bibliographic References: | 1. Tax Program 2. Building Permit |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |