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307 E WISCONSIN AVE (AKA 301-315 E WISCONSIN AVE)

Historic Name:
J.A. Noonan Block
Other Name:
Land Bryant, Woolworth's, Wong's Wok, Cousin's
Reference Number:
41170

Property Location

Location (Address)
307 E WISCONSIN AVE (AKA 301-315 E WISCONSIN AVE)
County
Milwaukee
City/Village
Milwaukee
Township
Unincorporated community
Town
Range
Direction
Section
Quarter Section
Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built
1867
Additions
1874, 1872, 1871
Survey Date
1984,2010
Historic Use
Architectural Style
Structural System
Wall Material
Brick
Architect
Other Buildings On Site
Demolished
No
Demolished Date
Additional Comments
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 State Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation. Carpenter was George B. Bingham.

A good example of an Italianate brick block. Bays on west and east ends. Retain original decorative elements including arched windows and doors and bracketed cornice.

This building was enlarged in 1874 by the Rich and Silber Company, Dry Goods Dealers. They were one of the largest dry goods firms in the City employing over 60 people and doing an annual business of nearly $300,000 in 1881.

Resurveyed for Milwaukee Downtown Connector Arch/History Survey, SHPO#10-0983, Prepared by Heritage Research (2010).
Bibliographic References
MILWAUKEE HISTORIC BUILDINGS TOUR: JUNEAUTOWN, CITY OF MILWAUKEE DEPARTMENT OF CITY DEVELOPMENT, 1994. 1881 Hist. of Milw. p. 1244. Milwaukee Sentinel 2.28.1877.

National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings

National/State Register Listing Name
East Side Commercial Historic District
National Register Listing Date
Sep 23, 1986
State Register Listing Date
Jan 01, 1989
Contributing
Yes
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Attribution

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