Property Record
2245 W FOND DU LAC AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Milwaukee Wool Carding Mills |
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| Other Name: | Friendship Club |
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| Reference Number: | 118182 |
| Location (Address): | 2245 W FOND DU LAC AVE |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1925 |
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| Survey Date: | 19992016 |
| Historic Use: | mill |
| Architectural Style: | Spanish/Mediterranean Styles |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | Tharinger & Bruecker |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | The Milwaukee Wool Carding Mills were begun by Charles Weingandt in 1883, and moved to the subject structure in 1925. No information could be found regarding the associated business. 2016 - Two-story building with tile roof on north facade, lower story has storefront windows with original transoms above replacement sash. Stone sills, trim, and parapet ornament, date stone reads "1883 1925." Brick chimney on south side, one-story concrete block wing at rear. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Original owner, architect and construction date taken from Building Permit. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |