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Property Record

232 - 234 E WRIGHT ST

Historic Name:
John Jr. and Louise Menge Flat
Other Name:
Reference Number:
116354

Property Location

Location (Address)
232 - 234 E WRIGHT ST
County
Milwaukee
City/Village
Milwaukee
Township
Unincorporated community
Town
Range
Direction
Section
Quarter Section
Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built
1915
Additions
Survey Date
1979
Historic Use
Architectural Style
Structural System
Wall Material
Stucco
Architect
John Menge Jr.
Other Buildings On Site
Demolished
No
Demolished Date
Additional Comments
ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE:

Excellent example of an extremely unusual type of double flat in nearly original condition. Note monumental porch columns with capitals and heavy pedimented cornice with paired modillion blocks.

Construction date, 1915. (1)

Lex Bros., Builder. (2)


HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:

This was built by the architect John Menge, Jr. as his home. (2, 3)

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 Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation-Public History.
Bibliographic References
1. Tax Program 2. Building Permit 3. 1921 City Directory

National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings

National/State Register Listing Name
Not Listed
National Register Listing Date
State Register Listing Date
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Attribution

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