Frederick Velguth
Frederick Velguth | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 13, 1838 |
| Died | April 19, 1914 (aged 76) |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Spouse | Sophia Junger |
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.
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[edit]
- 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[edit]
- ^ a b c 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. ISBN 9780893260446 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Frederick Velguth and Sophia Junger". content.mpl.org.
- ^ "Fire engulfs historic Trinity Evangelical Lutheran on 9th and Highland". 15 May 2018.
- ^ "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.