Property Record
1014-1018 S 5TH ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | S. SCHAEFER BLOCK |
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| Other Name: | SABINA'S |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 31122 |
| Location (Address): | 1014-1018 S 5TH ST |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1891 |
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| Survey Date: | 19881973 |
| Historic Use: | hotel/motel |
| Architectural Style: | Queen Anne |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | John Paulu |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Walker's Point Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 12/19/1978 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
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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. See Walker's Point File. Built in 1891, the S. Schaefer Block was designed in the Queen Anne style by John Paulu. [A, B]. The structure was damaged by fire on June 10, 1993. 1973: "A good example of late 19th century architecture, the building is especially well-preserved on the exterior. The original occupants included Simon Schaefer's saloon, boarding house, and residence, together with the pharmacy and apartment of William T. Lochemes. Alterations and Additions (as of 1973): In 1901 an addition was constructed at the rear of the building, and according to the permits there have been minor changes mode on the interior." |
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| Bibliographic References: | A. DATE STONE. B. PERMIT. C. MILWAUKEE HISTORIC BUILDINGS TOUR: WALKER'S POINT (COMMERCIAL), CITY OF MILWAUKEE DEPARTMENT OF CITY DEVELOPMENT, 1994. D. MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL 12/3/1995, P. 3B. National Register Nomination Form. Milwaukee City Directory. Palmer, Virginia A. and Wietczykowski, Mary Ellen, Walker's Point: Two Walking tours, Milwaukee, 1972, 6. Records of ownership, Records and Research, 509 City Hall, Milwaukee. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |