Photographed March 28, 2015
Erected 1987
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
43° 2.775′ N, 87° 53.836′ W
THE PROSPECT AVENUE "SPITE" HOUSE
Circa 1880
Designated March 15, 1987Built by Jason Downer, it is one of the finest Queen Anne style residences in the city.The first notable tenant was Horace Ruble, Minister to Switzerland, head of the Republican Party of Wisconsin for many years and former editor of the Milwaukee Sentinel. He is also known for bringing noted actress Sarah Bernhardt to the United States.
National Register of Historic Places
The property is located on southbound North Franklin Avenue,
south of its intersection with East Knapp Street, at 1223 North Franklin
Place, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202.
Wikipedia: Spite house
Wikipedia: Spite house
A spite house is a building constructed or modified to irritate neighbors or other parties with land stakes. Spite houses often serve as obstructions, blocking out light or access to neighboring buildings, or as flamboyant symbols of defiance.[1][2] Because long-term occupation is at best a secondary consideration, spite houses frequently sport strange and impractical structures.
OnMilwaukee.com: Bobby Tanzilo's Blogs: Downer's spiteful construction
The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places: Wisconsin.
The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places: Wisconsin.
The small marker is at the top of the stairs,
mounted to the facade to the right.
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