Property Record
988 E CIRCLE DR
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Alexander J. & Emma Bauer House |
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| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 143299 |
| Location (Address): | 988 E CIRCLE DR |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Whitefish Bay |
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| Year Built: | 1929 |
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| Survey Date: | 2011 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | French Revival Styles |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | Rein A. Uecker Inc. (builder) |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | 2007- 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. This two and a half story brick residence features Quoins at the corners and around the front windows. A 2-1/2 story turret towers exists adjacent to the entrance and serves as a formal stairwell. Decorative stone-work exists over the formal front entrance, as well as over the two car garage door. The residence features a large formal living room with fireplace. The basement has interesting painted artwork on the recreation room walls, featuring a circus. Architect Alexander Hamilton Bauer also lived in the house from 1929 to 1945. 2011- Alexander Hamilton Bauer established the Milwaukee firm of Dick & Bauer, with partner Gustave A. Dick, in 1921. Dick & Bauer designed several elaborate movie theaters in Milwaukee, includeing the Oriental Theatre. During his career, Bauer served as the president of the AIA Wisconsin Chapter. In 1929, he designed his private residence on Circle Drive in Whitefish Bay, where he lived until 1949. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Building permit records on file at Whitefish Bay Village Hall. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |