Property Record
501, 505, 507, 509, 511, 513 E SILVER SPRING DR
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Gotfredson Building |
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| Other Name: | THEIT JEWELERS / PLACESETTERS |
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| Reference Number: | 9325 |
| Location (Address): | 501, 505, 507, 509, 511, 513 E SILVER SPRING DR |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Whitefish Bay |
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| Year Built: | 1930 |
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| Survey Date: | 20111980 |
| Historic Use: | large retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Spanish/Mediterranean Styles |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | George Zagel & Bro. |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | 1980- CORBELLED CORNICE,SQUARE TOWER ON CNR ROUND ARCHED WINDOWS 2011- The Gotfredson Building located at 501, 505 & 507 E. Silver Spring Drive was owned by Roy Gotfredson and constructed in 1929. The following year an addition was constructed by George Zagel & Brother for $20,000 at 509, 511 & 513 E. Silver Spring Drive. Six storefronts are located on the first level of the building with multiple apartments locate on the second story. Throughout its history a wide variety of retail businesses were located here, including the original location of Whitefish Bay’s Great Atlantic and Pacific Co. (A & P) chain grocery which shared a space with Differt’s Meats. In1948, the A & P grocery store moved across the street to the new Sendik’s Fruit Market Building at 520 & 530 E. Silver Spring Drive. Also located in the building was Warren Isenring’s appliance repair shop that grew into a full appliance and electronics store. The building’s storefronts were heavily altered in the past but were subject to a large restoration project sometime since 1990. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Whitefish Bay Historical Research Project. Volume 13. Mimi Bird Collection, Whitefish Bay: Whitefish Bay Public Library |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |