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Property Record

138 E WALNUT ST

Historic Name:
Schlitz
Other Name:
Down Hill Bar (Schlitz Brewing Co. - owner)
Reference Number:
115978

Property Location

Location (Address)
138 E WALNUT ST
County
Milwaukee
City/Village
Milwaukee
Township
Unincorporated community
Town
Range
Direction
Section
Quarter Section
Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built
1895
Additions
Survey Date
1979
Historic Use
Architectural Style
Structural System
Wall Material
Brick
Architect
Other Buildings On Site
Demolished
Yes
Demolished Date
Additional Comments
ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE: Two story brick structure with an elaborate cornice, diamond patterned cobeling frieze panel. The building has three street facades as it occupies a corner lot. There are seven upper floor windows all square with sills. the first floor windows are two segmentally arched large flanking the centered entrance the Palmer st. facade has a large storefront window boarded over. The first floor has a rasticated look and is capped with a belt course. Excellent example of brick corner bar with original fenestration and much decorative brickwork. Construction date, 1895. (A) HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Early brewery-owned bar.
Bibliographic References
1. Tax Program 2. Building Permit

National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings

National/State Register Listing Name
Not Listed
National Register Listing Date
State Register Listing Date
Contributing
Unique ID
HI115978

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