Historic Third Ward in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Hambach Store and Residence
Historic Third Ward
National Register of Historic Places
Hambach Store & Residence
Designed by Carl Etzel
Tour Site 60
1895
Erected by Historic Third Ward Walking Tour. (Marker Number 60.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 43° 1.996′ N, 87° 54.443′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in the Historic Third Ward. It is on North Broadway, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 221 North Broadway, Milwaukee WI 53202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Edward Rohnert Coffee Roasting Factory (a few steps from this marker); G. Patek Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Roundy, Peckham & Dexter Co. Grocers (within shouting distance of this marker); American Wholesale Grocery Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Fred Vogel Jr. Building (within shouting distance of this marker); National Distilling Co. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Phoenix Knitting Works (about 300 feet away); American Candy Company (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milwaukee.
Regarding Hambach Store and Residence. Architect Carl Itzel designed the Queen Anne style Hambach Store and Residence in 1895. While the family lived upstairs, the Hambachs rented each side of the storefront to retail businesses. Formerly the home of The Broadway Bar & Grill, a neighborhood restaurant and pub, it is now occupied by Palms Bistro & Bar.
Historic Third Ward Walking Tour brochure
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 630 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on July 16, 2014, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

