Property Record
5251 N IDELWILD AVE (FORMERLY 2135 N PIERCE)
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Thorpe, Leland and Sylvia, Residence |
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| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 162942 |
| Location (Address): | 5251 N IDELWILD AVE (FORMERLY 2135 N PIERCE) |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Whitefish Bay |
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| Year Built: | 1926 |
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| Additions: | 2007 |
| Survey Date: | 2011 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Craftsman |
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| Wall Material: | Stucco |
| Architect: | Herbert L. Ebling |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | The Thorpes are believed to be the original owners of the property. In 1939, they sold it to Clinton and Margaret Karst. The Karsts sold it in 1941 to Joseph and Marion Schwinn, who in turn sold it to Albin and Anna Kzezswski in 1947. In 1948, Horst Martin Schillbach, an engineer, and actress Jane Archer purchased the house. Archer died in 1999, and Dr. Schillbach lived in the home until at least 2000. Rear addition built in 2007. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Building permit. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |