East Brady Street Historic District

One of Milwaukee's best-known surviving ethnic commercial streets, nearly intact as built over the years.

Photos 

Looking West along Brady Street from Farwell Avenue

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2013

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National Register information 

Status

Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on March 9, 1990

Reference number

90000363

Architectural styles

Late 19th and 20th Century Revival: Late Gothic Revival; Victorian: Italianate; Victorian: Queen Anne

Areas of significance

Commerce; Ethnic Heritage - European; Architecture

Level of significance

Local

Evaluation criteria

A - Event; C - Design/Construction

Property type

District

Historic functions

Religious structure; Single dwelling; Church school; Specialty store

Current functions

Religious structure; Single dwelling; Church school; Specialty store

Periods of significance

1900-1924; 1875-1899; 1925-1949

Number of properties

Contributing buildings: 74
Non-contributing buildings: 18

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Update Log 

• March 9, 2014: Updated by J.R. Manning: Updated Status and Added Photos

Sources 

• J.R. Manning - thekitchenguy [at] sbcglobal [dot] net
• City of Milwaukee Historic District Designation Study Report - A fascinating and detailed study of the Brady Street neighborhood history and development.
• National Register database - Reference number 90000363

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