Property Record
5960 N SHORE DR
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | George J. Jr. & Lucille M. Meyer House |
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| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 153266 |
| Location (Address): | 5960 N SHORE DR |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Whitefish Bay |
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| Year Built: | 1934 |
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| Survey Date: | 2011 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | English Revival Styles |
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| Wall Material: | Stone Veneer |
| Architect: | Raymond W. Dwyer (builder) |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | 2009- George T. Meyer was the general manager of the company his father founded, the Geo. J. Meyer Manufacturing Company. The company manufactured bottle cleaning equipment and various associated products. The Meyers had an annual tradition of celebrating the 4th of July with a spectacular fireworks display. For fifty years, between 1935 and 1985, their display attracted hundreds onto the hillside in adjacent Klode Park, serving as the Village's fireworks during those years. A children's playhouse was added in 1939 and mirrors the style of the house. It was constructed by builder Frank A Pipkam. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Dwyer, Raymond W. "She'll give us the (fire)works this year," Whitefish Bay Herald, July 27, 1985 "Tradition will go out with bang after 50 years in Whitefish Bay," Milwaukee Sentinel, June 21, 1985 |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |