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Property Record

988 E CIRCLE DR

Historic Name:
Alexander J. & Emma Bauer House
Other Name:
Reference Number:
143299

Property Location

Location (Address)
988 E CIRCLE DR
County
Milwaukee
City/Village
Whitefish Bay
Township
Unincorporated community
Town
Range
Direction
Section
Quarter Section
Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built
1929
Additions
Survey Date
2011
Historic Use
Architectural Style
Structural System
Wall Material
Brick
Architect
Rein A. Uecker Inc. (builder)
Other Buildings On Site
Demolished
No
Demolished Date
Additional Comments
2007-

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.

This two and a half story brick residence features Quoins at the corners and around the front windows. A 2-1/2 story turret towers exists adjacent to the entrance and serves as a formal stairwell. Decorative stone-work exists over the formal front entrance, as well as over the two car garage door. The residence features a large formal living room with fireplace. The basement has interesting painted artwork on the recreation room walls, featuring a circus.

Architect Alexander Hamilton Bauer also lived in the house from 1929 to 1945.

2011-

Alexander Hamilton Bauer established the Milwaukee firm of Dick & Bauer, with partner Gustave A. Dick, in 1921. Dick & Bauer designed several elaborate movie theaters in Milwaukee, includeing the Oriental Theatre. During his career, Bauer served as the president of the AIA Wisconsin Chapter. In 1929, he designed his private residence on Circle Drive in Whitefish Bay, where he lived until 1949.
Bibliographic References
Building permit records on file at Whitefish Bay Village Hall.

National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings

National/State Register Listing Name
Not Listed
National Register Listing Date
State Register Listing Date
Contributing
Yes
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