Architect: Parkinson & Dockindorf

Date of Construction: 1918-1986

Berlin High School is locally significant under as a good example of a distinctive property type, the free-standing public high school, and as the oldest public high school building in the city. The building is also a well-preserved example of a Collegiate Gothic style school building and the best example of the style in Berlin.

The original portion of the building was designed by the prominent architectural firm of Parkinson & Dockendorff of La Crosse, a firm well known throughout the state for school design. Completed in 1918, the original building was designed in the firm’s favored Collegiate Gothic style. Over time, the building was expanded, reflecting changes in educational needs and the growth of the community. The additions include a free-standing shop building and a gymnasium addition, both designed by Robert W. Surplice of Green Bay and completed ca. 1947 and 1955 respectively; and a 1986 classroom addition by the Platteville-based engineering firm of Southwest Engineering Inc.