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    New entrance and The Kilbourn restaurant at N. 3rd St. and W. Wisconsin Ave. Rendering by The Kubala Washatko Architects, Inc. Apr 25th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
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Building Info

John Plankinton Statue. Photo by Carl Baehr.
  • Address:
    161 W. Wisconsin Ave.
  • Taxkeys:
    3970202000, 3970203000, 3970204000, 3970205000, 3970206000, 3970207000, 3970208100, 3970211110, 3970212000, 3970201000
  • Status:
    Completed
  • Assessed Value (Land):
    $3,774,300
  • Assessed Value (Improvements):
    $29,275,400
  • Assessed Value (Total):
    $33,049,700
  • Assesment Year:
    2025
  • Year Built:
    1916

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