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1527 S 84TH ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

Property Record

1527 S 84TH ST

Architecture and History Inventory
1527 S 84TH ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Milwaukee Light, Heat and Traction Co.
Other Name:WEST ALLIS STATION
Contributing:
Reference Number:9190
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):1527 S 84TH ST
County:Milwaukee
City:West Allis
Township/Village:
Unincorporated Community:
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1891
Additions:
Survey Date:2007
Historic Use:car barn
Architectural Style:Spanish/Mediterranean Styles
Structural System:
Wall Material:Brick
Architect:
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:Yes
Demolished Date:0
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name:Not listed
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NOTES
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. SCHEDULED FOR DEMOLITION. HAER WI-9. CAR BARNS FOR THE ELECTRIC TROLLEY LINE FROM MILWAUKEE. Although West Allis was traversed by rail lines as early as 1854, the first street cars (horse drawn railwya) appeared some 20 years later. Regular transportation did not arrive until after 1890 when electricity was perfected to serve as the power source. By 1891, the National Ave. street car line had been extended from Milwaukee to the Soldiers Home east of West Allis. There was considerable debate over whether the line shoud be extended on National Ave. and thus connect the Town of North Greenfield or to cut west on Greenfield Ave. to the Fairgrounds. The availability of good transportation was one of the most important factors in Allis-Chalmers' decision to locate their new plant in West Allis.

Previously surveyed in 1980; no longer extant per 2007 survey.
Bibliographic References:Burbach, Julius, West Allis, "a city of marvelous growth" (n.d., n.p.), p. 23. West Allis Press 8/8/1919.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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