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Property Record

1437 N PROSPECT AVE

Historic Name:
Thomas H. Spence House
Other Name:
Loock General Services
Reference Number:
104881

Property Location

Location (Address)
1437 N PROSPECT AVE
County
Milwaukee
City/Village
Milwaukee
Township
Unincorporated community
Town
Range
Direction
Section
Quarter Section
Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built
1896
Additions
C. 1946
Survey Date
1986,2010
Historic Use
Architectural Style
Structural System
Wall Material
Stone - Unspecified
Architect
Howland Russel
Other Buildings On Site
Demolished
No
Demolished Date
Additional Comments
Builder: J.G. Jones.

The Thomas H. Spence House is an excellent example of residences designed in Classical Revival. Extremely formal in its design, it is in fine condition and exhibits original form.

Around 1946, the west elevation was reconfigured to add a three story, terrazzo floor staircase to service the building and a first floor classroom.

Resurveyed as part of Milwaukee Downtown Connector Arch/History Survey (2010), Prepared by Heritage Research.
Bibliographic References
City Building Permit File.

National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings

National/State Register Listing Name
Prospect Avenue Mansions Historic District
National Register Listing Date
Apr 07, 1990
State Register Listing Date
Feb 07, 1990
Contributing
Yes
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