East Town in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Matthew Keenan House

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, April 18, 2012

1. Matthew Keenan House Marker

Inscription. This Italianate double house was erected in 1860 for Matthew Keenan, prominent businessman and civic leader, and was designated as a Milwaukee Landmark in 1974 in recognition of its historical and architectural significance to the community.

Erected 1974 by Milwaukee Landmarks Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 43° 2.442′ N, 87° 54.338′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in East Town. It is on North Jefferson Street south of East Wells Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 777 N Jefferson St, 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: Court House Square (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Saint John Cathedral (about 500 feet away); First Court House (about 600 feet away); Historic Milwaukee (about 600 feet away); Rescue of Joshua Glover (about 700 feet away); Northwestern National Insurance Company (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Historic Milwaukee (about 700 feet away); Brig. Gen. Rufus King’s Home (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milwaukee.

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Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, April 18, 2012

2. Matthew Keenan House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,204 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.