N88 W16593-16597 MAIN ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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N88 W16593-16597 MAIN ST

Architecture and History Inventory
N88 W16593-16597 MAIN ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Ernest Himmel Building
Other Name:The Vapor Stop USA/Evermore Tattoo Parlour/Bianca Bridal
Contributing: No
Reference Number:16495
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):N88 W16593-16597 MAIN ST
County:Waukesha
City:Menomonee Falls
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1952
Additions:
Survey Date:1998
Historic Use:retail building
Architectural Style:Commercial Vernacular
Structural System:
Wall Material:Brick
Architect:
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name: Main Street Historic District
National Register Listing Date:9/21/1988
State Register Listing Date:1/1/1989
National Register Multiple Property Name:Multiple Resources of Menominee Falls
NOTES
Additional Information:Builder was Ernest Himmel. Building originally housed a clothing retail store.
Bibliographic References:Interview with Mr. Baer, owner of Village Fashion House 4/3/1986. Interview with Donald Himmel, son of Ernest, 5/24/1986. Interview with Lillian Siewert 4/9/1986. Menomonee Falls Diamond Jubilee, 1892-1967 booklet: 39.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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