Property Record
1948 N Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Dr (AKA 1948 N 3RD ST)
Architecture and History Inventory
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| Reference Number: | 23888 |
| Location (Address): | 1948 N Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Dr (AKA 1948 N 3RD ST) |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1868 |
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| Additions: | 1870 |
| Survey Date: | 1982 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Italianate |
| Structural System: | Balloon Frame |
| Wall Material: | Clapboard |
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| Demolished?: | Yes |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | North Third Street Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 8/2/1984 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
| National Register Multiple Property Name: | Multiple Resources of N. 3rd St. - Brewers' Hill |
| Additional Information: | Architectural Statement: Description: The building is a two story frame house constructed in the Italianate style. It has a low pitch gable roof with ridge perpendicular to the street. Each floor has three openings on the west front elevation. On the second floor, the windows are symmetrically spaced; this is reflected on the first floor by the two windows, but the door is located to one side. All the openings are segmental arch with window hoods. A small oval window is set in the center of the gable at the attic level. The building has horizontal wood siding and remains essentially unchanged on the exterior. (1982 photo - 36/38). Significance: The simple Italianate house is a good example of the few remaining early residential buildings on North Third Street. Although unembellished, it is a handsome design and represents the earliest construction period on the street. Locally designated district: 11/12/85. Historical Statement: The house was constructed circa 1870. Excellent example of a small frame dwelling that was originally intermixed with the small brick stores along this portion of Third Street. A rare example surviving in nearly original condition. |
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| Bibliographic References: | BUILT IN MILWAUKEE, LANDSCAPE RESEARCH, P. 37. City of Milwaukee survey form 6/79. Tax Program. Milwaukee City Tax Rolls. City Directories. 1876 Rascher Atlas. National Register Nomination Form. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |