Property Record
3003 W MICHIGAN ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church |
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| Other Name: | St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church |
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| Reference Number: | 111360 |
| Location (Address): | 3003 W MICHIGAN ST |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1889 |
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| Additions: | 1954 1960 1905 1964 |
| Survey Date: | 1980 |
| Historic Use: | house of worship |
| Architectural Style: | Early Gothic Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | H.P. Schnetzky |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | A 'site file' 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 Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office. In 1887, the first church for the congregation was located in a former school and Episcopal mission near W. Wisconsin and N. 30th St. J. Schrurck was the builder of the present building. In 1905, the present building was lengthened 30'. The school was built in 1924 and was designed by Av. Wiskocil. In 1954, the church was sandblasted. In 1960, the spires were removed. 1964 - portico added. Jos. Schrurck was the builder. St. Rose of Lima is typical of Gothic Revival churches as constructed in Milwaukee. It has undergone considerable alterations. St. Rose was established as a parish for West Side Milwaukee residents in 1887. It served the large Irish community and originally occupied buildings owned by an Episcopal mission. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Permit. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |