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Committee approves historic designation for Stolenwork–Correa house, the city’s first locally recognized site tied to a Latino family
Summary
The committee approved local historic designation for 2246 S. Aldridge, a Queen Anne house built in 1890 that served as contractor Elias Stolenwork’s home and office and was later the long residence of musician Raul Correa; the property will be listed as the Stolenwork–Correa House.
The Zoning & Development Committee approved permanent historic designation for 2246 South Aldridge Street, the former residence and office of master carpenter Elias Stolenwork (built 1890) and later the longtime home of musician Raul Correa and his wife Maria. The committee voted to amend the staff recommendation to use the hyphenated name “Stolenwork–Correa House.”
HPC staff told the committee the property meets multiple criteria for local designation: it is a well-preserved example of Queen Anne domestic architecture with decorative shingles and bargeboard work; it was the personal residence and business office of Elias Stolenwork, a prominent Bayview contractor and three‑term alderman; and it later served as the residence of Raul and Maria Correa, who were important figures in Milwaukee’s mid‑20th‑century Latino music and civic life.
The nomination included archival materials showing Stolenwork’s construction permit in 1890, period photographs and local press coverage of Raul Correa’s musical activities on Spanish-language radio and at community events. Raul Correa had a multi‑decade presence in the city’s music scene and participated in ensembles that brought Mexican and Latin music traditions to Milwaukee stages. The Correa family and the current owners supported the nomination; the owners told the committee they favored designation because they have already invested in historically consistent repairs and want that preservation work to continue.
Committee members noted the nomination’s dual significance — both architectural and cultural — and approved the HPC recommendation; the item will move to full council for final action.
