Frederick Velguth
Frederick W. Velguth (March 13, 1838 - April 9, 1914) was an architect in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Several buildings he designed are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Frederick Velguth | |
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Born | March 13, 1838 |
Died | April 19, 1914 76) | (aged
Occupation | Architect |
Spouse(s) | Sophia Junger |
He came to Milwaukee from Magdeburg, Germany, in 1858.[1]
He began his career as a carpenter. He designed elaborate staircases.[2]
He married Sophia Junger in 1862.[3]
Work
- Charles Abresch House, 2126 W. Juneau Avenue in Milwaukee, NRHP listed
- Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church (1901) at 2235 W. Greenfield Avenue in Milwaukee, NRHP listed
- Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (1878) at 1046 N. 9th Street in Milwaukee, NRHP listed; suffered a major fire in 2018.[4]
- Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (1884) at 10729 West Freistadt Road in Mequon, Wisconsin[5]
- Zion Lutheran Church at 912 N. Oneida Street in Appleton, Wisconsin, NRHP listed
- Republican House[6]
- Arcadia Lutheran Church (1888) in Arcadia, Michigan[7]
- Adolph Schoenleber Building[8]
- German Theater[1]
- Skating rink[1]
References
- Development, Milwaukee (Wis ) Dept of City; Hatala, Carlen; Vollmert, Leslie J.; Wenger, Robin D. (February 19, 1984). "West Side Neighborhood historic resources survey : final report". The Dept. – via Google Books.
- Perrin, Richard W. E. (February 19, 1979). "Milwaukee landmarks". Milwaukee Public Museum – via Google Books.
- "Frederick Velguth and Sophia Junger". content.mpl.org.
- "Fire engulfs historic Trinity Evangelical Lutheran on 9th and Highland".
- "10729 W Freistadt Rd | Property Record". Wisconsin Historical Society. January 1, 2012.
- "Remember When...the Republican House was the city's finest hotel?". content.mpl.org.
- "Arcadia Lutheran Church".
- "Adolph Schoenleber Building". content.mpl.org.
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