Property Record
1404 W SCOTT ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church |
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| Other Name: | St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church |
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| Reference Number: | 111413 |
| Location (Address): | 1404 W SCOTT ST |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1914 |
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| Additions: | 1939 1956 1959 |
| Survey Date: | 19751985 |
| Historic Use: | house of worship |
| Architectural Style: | Late Gothic Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | John Paulu; Henry R. Slaky-1956; Frank Smrz |
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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. Mason was Sylvester Wabiszewski. Carpenter was Peter W. Lauer. Front was added in 1956. Church was organized in 1883 as an offshoot of St. John Nepomuc parish. First church was built in 1883. Rectory was built in 1886. Builder: Strachota & Son. This structure is representative of early 20th century Gothic Revival churches. Of note is the twin spired facade which is a Germanic architectural influence. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Building permit. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |