Property Location
Property Features
2008- "This commercial building has a rectangular plan with a flat roof decorated with gable and round-arched parapets. The walls are
constructed of brown brick accented with stone details. The decoration of the building suggests the Twentieth Century Commercial
Style. The main elevation sits along North Downer Avenue and on this elevation, the second story windows are paired or tripartite
and decorated with stone surrounds. Stone pilasters park the gable parapets on this elevation. On the Capitol Drive or south elevation,
windows are undecorated except for a set of stone pilasters that flank the gable parapet on that elevation.
A historic photograph shows that the original second story windows of the building had multiple lights and were topped with
transoms. These windows have been replaced with modem single-light sashes. The first floor storefronts mainly run along North
Downer Avenue, but the comer storefront wraps around East Capitol Drive. The comer storefront was modernized with metal and
glass show windows and doors. The storefront along Downer appears to have been modernized with metal and glass show windows
and a modem bulkhead, but a multi-light transom appears to be extant. The main entrance into the second floor apartments sits
between the storefronts and has its historic features. Also, the openings windows on the first story of south elevation, in the upper
level of the story, appear to be the original four-light windows, based on the historic photograph."
- "E Capitol Dr, Estabrook Pkwy to Lake Dr", WisDOT ID #2025-12-011", Prepared by Carol Lohry Cartwright (2008).
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
Architecture & History Inventory
The Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory (AHI) is a digital source of information on historic buildings, structures, and objects that have been surveyed by the State Historic Preservation Office in Wisconsin. Each property has a digital record providing basic information about the property and images.
Questions?
Wondering about if your property is eligible or notice some information on this property needs to be updated, reach out today!
Email UsAttribution
For a credit line: Wisconsin Historical Society, Creator, Title, Unique Identifier.
The Unique Identifier can be found at the top or bottom of the page for each item. The name of a downloaded file is NOT the unique identifier.
For bibliographic citations please consult the UW-Madison Libraries Citation Research Guide to ensure compliance with appropriate style guidelines.
Access Property Records
Some properties have more materials (correspondence, clippings, historical information, etc.) not in the digital record. If a 'Site File' exists, it's noted in the 'Additional Comments' field. Contact us for an appointment to view these materials.
1916-1924 EAST CAPITOL DR
150824
Located in Shorewood, Milwaukee County
2518-2522 EAST CAPITOL DRIVE
150842
Located in Shorewood, Milwaukee County
