NEWS

Milwaukee's historic Alexander Eschweiler buildings: Some are majestic, some are restored, some are gone

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Alexander Eschweiler (left) and his Cornell University pal, "China" Weber, took Weber's new Stutz Bearcat on a cross-country junket in the fall of 1915. When they got to Death Valley, a mechanical breakdown left them temporarily marooned but happily subsisting on chocolate bars. They are pictured in front of the Eschweiler home on East Bradford Avenue.
Alexander Eschweiler (left) and his Cornell University pal, "China" Weber, took Weber's new Stutz Bearcat on a cross-country junket in the fall of 1915. When they got to Death Valley, a mechanical breakdown left them temporarily marooned but happily subsisting on chocolate bars. They are pictured in front of the Eschweiler home on East Bradford Avenue.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Files
The Alexander Eschweiler home, owned by Tim and Sue Frautschi in 1983 when this photo was taken, is constructed of red brick with Indiana limestone trim.
The Alexander Eschweiler home, owned by Tim and Sue Frautschi in 1983 when this photo was taken, is constructed of red brick with Indiana limestone trim.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Files
This 1890s home at 1831 N. Cambridge Ave. was known as the Howard Greene House and was designed by Alexander Eschweiler. The home was razed and replaced by apartments.
This 1890s home at 1831 N. Cambridge Ave. was known as the Howard Greene House and was designed by Alexander Eschweiler. The home was razed and replaced by apartments.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Files
The 1906 Robert Nunnemacher house, at 2409 N. Wahl Ave., reflects Eschweiler's mastery of form and detail.
The 1906 Robert Nunnemacher house, at 2409 N. Wahl Ave., reflects Eschweiler's mastery of form and detail.
Mark F. Heffron
The O.W. Robertson house, a striking fairy tale French chateau at 3266 N. Lake Drive, was designed by Chateau Eschweiler architects. The house was owned by Joseph and Lynde Martino in 1994, when this photo was taken.
The O.W. Robertson house, a striking fairy tale French chateau at 3266 N. Lake Drive, was designed by Chateau Eschweiler architects. The house was owned by Joseph and Lynde Martino in 1994, when this photo was taken.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Files
Joseph Pabst's three-story, five-bedroom home was designed by Alexander Eschweiler and built in 1929.
Joseph Pabst's three-story, five-bedroom home was designed by Alexander Eschweiler and built in 1929.
Angela Peterson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
This Eschweiler-built home was once featured at a Breast Cancer Showhouse.
This Eschweiler-built home was once featured at a Breast Cancer Showhouse.
Submitted Photo
The Milwaukee home of Colin Scanes and his wife, Cate, is shown on Feb. 17, 2015. The historic 1894 Alexander Eschweiler-designed home is one of Eschweiler's earlier works.
The Milwaukee home of Colin Scanes and his wife, Cate, is shown on Feb. 17, 2015. The historic 1894 Alexander Eschweiler-designed home is one of Eschweiler's earlier works.
Angela Peterson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The staircase leading to the second level at the Eschweiler-designed home of Colin Scanes and his wife, Cate.
The staircase leading to the second level at the Eschweiler-designed home of Colin Scanes and his wife, Cate.
Angela Peterson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
This Alexander Eschweiler-designed home on Newberry Blvd. is owned by Andrew and Laura Brusky.
This Alexander Eschweiler-designed home on Newberry Blvd. is owned by Andrew and Laura Brusky.
Andrew Brusky
This home office is located on the second floor of the Brusky home on Newberry Blvd. The house was designed by Alexander Eschweiler
This home office is located on the second floor of the Brusky home on Newberry Blvd. The house was designed by Alexander Eschweiler
John Klein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Built-in bookcases surround the fireplace in the main living room of the Brusky home on Newberry Blvd. The house was designed by Alexander Eschweiler.
Built-in bookcases surround the fireplace in the main living room of the Brusky home on Newberry Blvd. The house was designed by Alexander Eschweiler.
John Klein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The historic Gramling home sits in the South Layton Avenue district. The home built by Alexander Eschweiler.
The historic Gramling home sits in the South Layton Avenue district. The home built by Alexander Eschweiler.
John Klein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
There are lots of interesting details in the Gramling house, like this cabinet tucked into a small corner outside the kitchen. The house was designed by Alexander Eschweiler.
There are lots of interesting details in the Gramling house, like this cabinet tucked into a small corner outside the kitchen. The house was designed by Alexander Eschweiler.
John Klein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Built-in bookcases and windows frame the living room fireplace in the historic Gramling home built by Alexander Eschweiler.
Built-in bookcases and windows frame the living room fireplace in the historic Gramling home built by Alexander Eschweiler.
John Klein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Windows surround the living room in the historic Gramling home built by Alexander Eschweiler.
Windows surround the living room in the historic Gramling home built by Alexander Eschweiler.
John Klein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
In 2009, Bill and Janice Doyle, who own several Bay View properties, came out of retirement to renovate this popular Alexander Eschweiler-designed house at 2445 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. The back of the property features an old coach house.
In 2009, Bill and Janice Doyle, who own several Bay View properties, came out of retirement to renovate this popular Alexander Eschweiler-designed house at 2445 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. The back of the property features an old coach house.
Rick Wood, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A walk-through between the kitchen and the dining area is shown in the Alexander Eschweiler-designed home owned by Bill and Janice Doyle.
A walk-through between the kitchen and the dining area is shown in the Alexander Eschweiler-designed home owned by Bill and Janice Doyle.
Rick Wood, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A former administration building is one of four remaining buildings on the former Milwaukee County grounds designed by Alexander Eschweiler that are held by the University of Wisconsin Real Estate Trust. The building still stands solid but is in disrepair.
A former administration building is one of four remaining buildings on the former Milwaukee County grounds designed by Alexander Eschweiler that are held by the University of Wisconsin Real Estate Trust. The building still stands solid but is in disrepair.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Files
An old gymnasium takes up the entire third floor of the historic administration building designed by architect Alexander Eschweiler for the old Agricultural College. This photo was taken in 2011.
An old gymnasium takes up the entire third floor of the historic administration building designed by architect Alexander Eschweiler for the old Agricultural College. This photo was taken in 2011.
Gary Porter, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Restoration specialists inspect an old science laboratory in the historic administration building designed by architect Alexander Eschweiler.
Restoration specialists inspect an old science laboratory in the historic administration building designed by architect Alexander Eschweiler.
Gary Porter, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
People stop to tour the former engineering building of the Milwaukee County School of Agriculture and Domestic Economy, known as "an Eschweiler building" that is being renovated into a single-family home at 9841 Eschweiler Dr. The building is one of five stops during the Wauwatosa Historical Society's Tour of Homes, "Metamorphosis: Homes Re-imagined," on Oct. 6, 2018.
People stop to tour the former engineering building of the Milwaukee County School of Agriculture and Domestic Economy, known as "an Eschweiler building" that is being renovated into a single-family home at 9841 Eschweiler Dr. The building is one of five stops during the Wauwatosa Historical Society's Tour of Homes, "Metamorphosis: Homes Re-imagined," on Oct. 6, 2018.
C.T. Kruger/Now News Group
A space that will be a kitchen, dining area and great room in former Engineering building of the Milwaukee County School of Agriculture and Domestic Economy, known as "an Eschweiler building" that is being renovated into a single-family home at 9841 Eschweiler Dr. The building is one of five stops during the Wauwatosa Historical Society's Tour of Homes, "Metamorphosis: Homes Re-imagined," on Oct. 6.
A space that will be a kitchen, dining area and great room in former Engineering building of the Milwaukee County School of Agriculture and Domestic Economy, known as "an Eschweiler building" that is being renovated into a single-family home at 9841 Eschweiler Dr. The building is one of five stops during the Wauwatosa Historical Society's Tour of Homes, "Metamorphosis: Homes Re-imagined," on Oct. 6.
C.T. Kruger/Now News Group