Property Record
4849 N WILDWOOD AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Holy Family Parish School |
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| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 198302 |
| Location (Address): | 4849 N WILDWOOD AVE |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Whitefish Bay |
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| Year Built: | 1950 |
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| Survey Date: | 2011 |
| Historic Use: | elementary, middle, jr.high, or high |
| Architectural Style: | Contemporary |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | Meredith Brothers Inc. (buuilder) |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | Holy Family Catholic Church and School was established in 1949. The Holy Family School building was completed by the Meredith Brothers in 1953. After which time, masses took place in its basement gymnasium-auditorium until the current church building was completed in 1969. In 1960, a convent was constructed adjacent to the school to house the sisters there. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Building permit and records on file at Whitefish Bay Village Hall. Whitefish Bay Historical Research Project. Volume 9. Mimi Bird Collection, Whitefish Bay: Whitefish Bay Public Library |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |