Property Record
2900 S KINNICKINNIC AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | KNEISLER'S TAVERN |
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Other Name: | KNEISLER'S WHITE HOUSE TAVERN |
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Reference Number: | 27763 |
Location (Address): | 2900 S KINNICKINNIC AVE |
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County: | Milwaukee |
City: | Milwaukee |
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Year Built: | 1893 |
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Survey Date: | 1990 |
Historic Use: | tavern/bar |
Architectural Style: | Queen Anne |
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Wall Material: | Clapboard |
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Demolished?: | No |
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National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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Additional Information: | A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the State Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation. SCHLITZ BREWERY PAID TO HAVE THE BUILDING CONSTRUCTED. WILLIAM C. KNIESLER WAS THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND HAS REMAINED IN THE FAMILY EVER SINCE. NICKNAMED THE "WHITEHOUSE" BECAUSE LOCAL POLITICIANS HAVE FREQUENTED THE TAVERN. Also nicknamed "The Capitol". Wm. Kneisler owner 1890-1919. Herbert Kneisler 1919-74. Well conserved frame saloon with a pentagonal plan and Queen Anne elements. Milwaukee Landmarks Commission did research on this building. No original building permit on file. |
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Bibliographic References: | TAX ROLLS. CUDAHY REMINDER ENTERPRISE 5/23/1991. MILWAUKEE HISTORIC BUILDINGS DRIVING TOUR OF BAY VIEW. BUILT IN MILWAUKEE, LANDSCAPE RESEARCH, P. 81. Ervin Zillman, So You Will Know 1966 (History of Bayview) |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |