Property Record
715 S 9TH ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | St. Rose Convent |
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| Other Name: | Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration |
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| Reference Number: | 33686 |
| Location (Address): | 715 S 9TH ST |
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| County: | La Crosse |
| City: | La Crosse |
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| Year Built: | 1892 |
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| Additions: | 1924 |
| Survey Date: | 1996 |
| Historic Use: | religious residence |
| Architectural Style: | Romanesque Revival |
| Structural System: | Unknown |
| Wall Material: | Brick |
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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 State Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation. Large brick structure with several additions; west main structure; brick surface divided horizontally by stone belt lines into base with round arched windows center with flat arched windows and top with round arched windows and brick pilaster articulation; projecting cornice at top of structure and high concrete foundaton; north side projecting bay with gable roof and stained glass; central entrance 5 story tower with final topped dome with round arched windows; pressed concrete entrance with round arched door. Hip roofed three sided four story bay next to entrance tower. Three story open rear porch. East wing: composed of several sections with varied window opening, articulated by brick piers and stone trim. East section date of 1892; projecting decked one story entrance with round arched window over rectangular portal. The Viterbo College Convent was first part of the Franciscan Sisters Convent. It was built in approximately 1892. It was important in the development of La Crosse as a center of Catholic institutions. |
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| Bibliographic References: | A. Building Inscription. B. Sister M. Mileta Ludwig, "Franciscans Carried Faith From Bavaria to Wisconsin," LaCrosse Tribune, 25 November 1976. C. La Crosse Republican Leader, 22 September 1892, p. 1. LaCrosse Tribune 11/6/1997. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |