Property Record
2363 N HOLTON ST
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | Joseph Meyers Residence |
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Reference Number: | 117516 |
Location (Address): | 2363 N HOLTON ST |
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County: | Milwaukee |
City: | Milwaukee |
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Year Built: | 1891 |
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Survey Date: | 1979 |
Historic Use: | house |
Architectural Style: | Queen Anne |
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Wall Material: | Clapboard |
Architect: | Edw. V. Koch |
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Demolished?: | No |
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National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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Additional Information: | A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation-Public History. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE: Excellent example of a large frame residence by this well known Milwaukee architect. This building has most of its elaborate ornamentation and possesses integrity of form and appearance. Construction date, 1891. (1) Rich Riesen, Builder. (2) Joseph Meyers Residence, 1891. (2) HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Was built as the home of J. A. Meyers, partner in Meyers Bros. cut stone contractors. Meyers Bros. furnished the stone for the Pabst Hotel, Pabst Brewery and the Pfister and Vogel Tannery as well as many other important Milwaukee buildings. Mr. Meyers was also a member of this Wisconsin Legislature in 1897. 3,4 |
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Bibliographic References: | 1. Tax Program. 2. Building Permit. 3. Commercial File, J. A. Meyers. 4. Milwaukee of Today, p. 219. |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |