143 N BROADWAY ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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143 N BROADWAY ST

Architecture and History Inventory
143 N BROADWAY ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Steinkopf and Sons Tents and Awnings
Other Name:Cafe Marche
Contributing: Yes
Reference Number:98298
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):143 N BROADWAY ST
County:Milwaukee
City:Milwaukee
Township/Village:
Unincorporated Community:
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1902
Additions:
Survey Date:1984
Historic Use:industrial bldg/manufacturing facility
Architectural Style:Commercial Vernacular
Structural System:
Wall Material:Brick
Architect: Andrew Ellison
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name: Historic Third Ward District
National Register Listing Date:3/8/1984
State Register Listing Date:1/1/1989
National Register Multiple Property Name:
NOTES
Additional Information:Three story; painted brick, two three story arches encompassing fenestration; first floor altered.

John H. Steinkopf was a maker of sails, awnings, tents, flags, net and canvas banners, horse, wagon, haystack covers, etc. His business was established in 1878. Mr. Steinkopf was born in Norway and came to the U.S. in 1869, making a short stay in Pensacola, Florida. He settled in Milwaukee in 1870, and was engaged several years with G.D. Norris & Co., ship chandlers, 'til commencing business for himself.

A candy manufacturer established operations here in 1915. Then, in the mid 1950s until 1994, Frank Dragotta operated Dragg's cafe, a neighborhood tavern. The upper floors are residential.
Bibliographic References:City Directories. Sanborn-Perris Maps. Building permit. Century Buildings for 2009. Preservation Racine, Inc. newsletter. Summer 2009, Racine, WI.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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