Property Record
8700 W WISCONSIN AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | MILWAUKEE COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL |
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| Reference Number: | 9039 |
| Location (Address): | 8700 W WISCONSIN AVE |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Wauwatosa |
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| Year Built: | 1927 |
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| Additions: | 1957 |
| Survey Date: | 1995 |
| Historic Use: | hospital |
| Architectural Style: | Neoclassical/Beaux Arts |
| Structural System: | Brick |
| Wall Material: | Cream Brick |
| Architect: | Van Ryn and DeGelleke |
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| Demolished?: | Yes |
| Demolished Date: | 0 |
| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | A 'site file' (Milwaukee County General Hospital) exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the State Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation. VAN RYN & DE GELLEKE WON IN A NATIONAL CONTEST FOR A DESIGN FOR THIS BUILDING IN 1920. [Date Cnst:CA]. This classical eclectic cream brick building has elaborate concrete coursework, window trim, columnettes, rounded arches and other detailing. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 1/29/1998. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |