Property Record
408-410 S 3RD ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | ABEL DECKER DOUBLEHOUSE |
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| Other Name: | Stephan Gubica Residence |
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| Reference Number: | 41957 |
| Location (Address): | 408-410 S 3RD ST |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1857 |
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| Additions: | 1876 |
| Survey Date: | 19881973 |
| Historic Use: | duplex/two-flat |
| Architectural Style: | Federal |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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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 Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office. See Walker's Point File. This two and one half story double house features a rectangular shaped plan configuration, a brick foundation, a brick exterior, a stone trim and an asphalt shingled gable roof. Rising at the side elevations are brick parapets, each of which are capped by brick corbelling. The rooftop is accented by two low-pitched gabled dormers, containing overhanging eaves, cornice-line brackets and dentil trim molding. The large cornice below these two dormers mimics the dormers' detailing, with cornice-line brackets and dentil trim moulding. The second story front windows have an enlongated shape framed by shouldered, pointed arch lintels and projecting sills. The first story is dominated by porch structures, one of which is enclosed. The open designed porch has squared wooden columns and segmental arched openings. The enclosed porch has multi-paned transom windows. The double residence was apparently built separately [B] and is presently in poor condition. Abel Decker was the original owner. [B]. Another map code for this building is 298/11. The three bay row house which was the most common form of residential architecture in eastern cities is almost non-existent in Milwaukee. This building and 12-4-11c are two of the best preserved in the City. Notable features are the moulded lintels, original bracketed cornices, period porches and unusual dormers. Buildings are shown at this locations on the 1855 map. |
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| Bibliographic References: | A. DEEDS. B. TAX ROLLS. C. MILWAUKEE HISTORIC BUILDINGS TOUR: WALKER'S POINT (RESIDENTIAL), CITY OF MILWAUKEE DEPARTMENT OF CITY DEVELOPMENT, 1994. 1876 Rascher Atlas. Palmer, Virginia A. and Wietczykowski, Mary Ellen, Walker's Point: Two Walking tours, Milwaukee, 1972, 27, 29. Palmer, Virginia A., "Abel Decker Duplex," Walker's Point Preservation District Inventory prepared for Land Ethics, Inc., Milwaukee, 1970, and sources cited. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |