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Summary
Milwaukee Jewish Home for the Aged
2436 North 50th Street, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County
Architect: Charles F. Smith (Architect); Selzer-Ornst Company (Contractor)
Date of Construction: 1930
The Milwaukee Jewish Home for the Aged is a Late Gothic Revival style building, constructed between 1930 and 1949 as housing for elderly members of Milwaukee’s Jewish community. The Jewish Home based their philosophy on Jewish tenets while providing necessary medical treatment that adapted to the growing and evolving needs of the elderly community over the course of its 45 years of operation at this location.
The Jewish Home was founded in 1906, and when demand increased, a dedicated building was constructed at 2436 North 50th Street in 1930. This demand for elderly housing corresponded with early- and mid-twentieth century national trends in increasing elderly populations and increased life expectancy. By 1949, the Jewish Home expanded again to accommodate more residents and updates to their medical services, reflecting the new and expanding field of geriatric medicine in the United States. The Jewish Home is an excellent representative example of early-twentieth century elderly housing and the evolution of elderly housing and care.
Property Details
| Criteria | Event |
|---|---|
| Area Of Significance | Social History |
| Period of Significance | 1930-1974 |
| Architectural Style | Late Gothic Revival |
| Architect | Charles F. Smith (architect),Selzner-Ornst Company (contractor) |
| Resource Type | Building |
| Historic Use | Multiple Dwelling |
Resources Within The Property
| Contributing Buildings | 1 |
|---|---|
| Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Contributing Objects | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Buildings | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Objects | 0 |
Designations
| Historic Status | Listed in the State Register |
|---|---|
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Aug 16, 2024 |
| Historic Status | Listed in the National Register |
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Oct 16, 2024 |
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Milwaukee Jewish Home for the Aged Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Thursday, November 07, 2024
The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Milwaukee Jewish Home for the Aged in the National Register of Historic Places on October 16, 2024.
Milwaukee Jewish Home for the Aged Listed in the State Register of Historic Places
Friday, September 06, 2024
The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Milwaukee Jewish Home for the Aged in Milwaukee on the State Register of Historic Places.
2449 N Downer Ave
100008987
Located in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County
