Third Avenue Historic District (Kenosha, Wisconsin)

The Third Avenue Historic District in Kenosha, Wisconsin, encompasses a primarily residential area showcasing architectural styles prevalent from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The district is generally bounded by 57th and 63rd Streets, and Second and Fourth Avenues.

The district is significant for its representation of Kenosha's growth and development during a period of industrial expansion and population increase. Many of the homes reflect the prosperity of local businessmen and industrialists of the era. Architectural styles found within the district include Queen Anne, Italianate, Colonial Revival, American Foursquare, and various vernacular interpretations of these styles.

The contributing properties within the Third Avenue Historic District retain a high degree of architectural integrity, representing the original design and materials of the period in which they were constructed. These elements contribute to the district's overall historic character and provide a tangible link to Kenosha's past. The district was officially recognized and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, acknowledging its historical and architectural significance.