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Property Record

540 W NORTH AVE

Historic Name:
W. KROENING STORE
Other Name:
BO AND JOE'S BAR
Reference Number:
16350

Property Location

Location (Address)
540 W NORTH AVE
County
Milwaukee
City/Village
Milwaukee
Township
Unincorporated community
Town
Range
Direction
Section
Quarter Section
Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built
1886
Additions
Survey Date
1980
Historic Use
Architectural Style
Structural System
Wall Material
Cream Brick
Architect
Other Buildings On Site
Demolished
No
Demolished Date
Additional Comments
Keystone example of a cream brick corner store/flat in nearly original condition. Note element of original storefront, intact gable screen, and segmental arches with labels and carved keystones.
Bibliographic References
BUILT IN MILWAUKEE, LANDSCAPE RESEARCH, P. 149. Keystone. 1887 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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