Property Record
8155 S. 27th St.
Architecture and History Inventory
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| Other Name: | Peko Electronics |
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| Reference Number: | 147181 |
| Location (Address): | 8155 S. 27th St. |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Franklin |
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| Year Built: | 1930 |
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| Survey Date: | 20072024 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Minimal Traditional |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
| Demolished Date: | 0 |
| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | 2007- This side gable house is one-and-one-half stories with a rectangular plan. The walls are multi-colored brick laid in a running bond, and the roof is sheathed in asphalt shingles. A gable entrance vestibule is centrally located on the facade, with rusticated stone quoining around the entrance. Windows are one-over-one, double hung sash on stone sills with brick lintels and stone keystones. A large plate glass window is located on the facade. An awning is attached to the facade over the front entryway. The house now functions as Peko Electronics, a commercial business. A frame, front gable, 2-bay garage with asphalt shingles is located at the rear of the property. 2024: This 1 ½ story Minimal Traditional house was constructed c.1930. It is rectangular in plan with brick walls and an asphalt-shingled side-gabled roof. The front elevation faces east and features a front-gabled entry bay projecting from the center of the elevation. The entry bay contains a metal-framed glass door with tabbed stone surround. A picture window and a large one-over-one window are located south and north of the entry bay, respectively. The door and both front windows are sheltered under vinyl awnings. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Architecture/History Survey. December 2007. Prepared by Mead & Hunt, Inc. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |