Property Record
4108-4160 N RICHARDS ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Light Horse Squadron Armory |
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| Other Name: | Richards Street Armory--Wisconsin Army National Guard |
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| Reference Number: | 119930 |
| Location (Address): | 4108-4160 N RICHARDS ST |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1930 |
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| Survey Date: | 1979 |
| Historic Use: | armory |
| Architectural Style: | Art Deco |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | Henry C. Hengels (architect); Raymond Sheridan (builder) |
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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. Complex consists of an armory, residence, three garages and two maintenance buildings. On 2/5/1929, the Light Horse Squadron Association sold its armory building in Shorewood and purchased 10 acres of ground 600' north of Capitol Dr. between Richards and Holtan St. for $70,000. Construction of an armory and riding hall sufficient to house all cavalry units stationed in Milwaukee began and projected completion was 11/1/1930. The cost was expected to be $250,000. Deeded to the state on 10/24/1932. From the 2005 HRL Survey: This armory was designed by Lt. Col. Henry Hengels and constructed between 1929 and 1930. It is a good, intact example of the Art Deco style of architecture. Historic American Building Survey (HABS): WI-378 |
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| Bibliographic References: | "Biennial Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Wisconsin" for two fiscal years ending 6/30/1930, pp. 8-9. "Biennial Report." 1934, p. 17. "Historical/Architectural Survey: Selected Armories of the Wisconsin Army National Guard," Prepared by Heritage Research, Ltd. (2005) Interview with Mary Seefeldt, Department of Military Affairs. "Light Horse Squadron Armory," Determination of Eligiblity Form prepared by Heritage Research, Ltd. (2006) See AHI Records: 156861, 156862, 156863, 156864, 156865 & 156881 for other structures on property |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |