Property Record

218 W MCKINLEY AVE

Architecture and History Inventory

NAMES
Historic Name:
Other Name:	WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY
Contributing:
Reference Number:	73330

PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):	218 W MCKINLEY AVE
County:	Milwaukee
City:	Milwaukee
Township/Village:
Unincorporated Community:
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:	1890
Additions:
Survey Date:	1980
Historic Use:	public utility/power plant/sewage/water
Architectural Style:	Romanesque Revival
Structural System:
Wall Material:	Brick
Architect:
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:	No
Demolished Date:

NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name:	Not listed
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State Register Listing Date:

NOTES
Additional Information:	Excellent example of this type of building in nearly original condition. This building contained the turbines and generators for the Commerce Street power station of The Milwaukee Electric Power and Light Company which was established in 1890.
Bibliographic References:	1894 Sanborn Atlas.

RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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