Property Record
322 W STATE ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Jos. Schlitz Brewing Co.; Kuolt, Anton Saloon |
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| Other Name: | O'Brien's Side Bar |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 17152 |
| Location (Address): | 322 W STATE ST |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1889 |
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| Survey Date: | 1984 |
| Historic Use: | tavern/bar |
| Architectural Style: | Romanesque Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | Chas. Krichoff, Jr. |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Old World Third Street Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 3/19/1987 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
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| Additional Information: | Designed by Charles Kirchhoff in cream brick, the saloon exemplifies the rich, eclectic ornamentation that was often lavished on commercial structures in the 1880s. The building employs a variety of decorative materials, including pressed metal, rock-faced limestone, terracotta, ornamental brickwork, and cast iron. Completely original in form and appearance, including most elements of first floor. Note projecting bays, cornice treatment and use of contrasting materials. Building on the site of where C. Latham Shoels invented the first practical typewriter in September 1869. |
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| Bibliographic References: | National Register Nomination Form. Tax program. 1888 Sanborn Atlas. Buildings of Wisconsin manuscript. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |