Property Record
510-512 N WATER ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Holton Block |
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| Other Name: | Romanos Haridressing/Janette Hady-Studio |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 78270 |
| Location (Address): | 510-512 N WATER ST |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1892 |
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| Survey Date: | 1984 |
| Historic Use: | small office building |
| Architectural Style: | Italianate |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | Yes |
| Demolished Date: | 1990 |
| National/State Register Listing Name: | East Side Commercial Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 9/23/1986 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
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| Additional Information: | The old addresses for the building were 338 (later 510) and 340 (later 512). The addresses changed to 510-512 in 1930/1931. Locally designated 11-17-1987. Associated Individuals: H. Niedecken and Co. 1886 - Manufacturer of blank books and dealers in paper and stationery. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE: Excellent example of a large commercial block of this date with elaborate decorative elements in nearly original condition. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: N. Niedecken and Company was established in Milwaukee in 1847. They were the oldest manufacturers of blank books and dealers in paper and stationary in Wisconsin. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Milwaukee Sentinel 7-16-1882, 7-17-1882. Comm. File- H. Niedecken. 1881 HISTORY OF MILWAUKEE, pg. 1545. Milw. Sangerfest, 1886 |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |