Property Record
1710 MENOMONIE ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Fourth Ward School, No. 1 |
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| Other Name: | Mt. Washington School |
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| Reference Number: | 41603 |
| Location (Address): | 1710 MENOMONIE ST |
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| County: | Eau Claire |
| City: | Eau Claire |
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| Year Built: | 1900 |
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| Survey Date: | 1997 |
| Historic Use: | school – elem/middle/jr high/high |
| Architectural Style: | Craftsman |
| Structural System: | Brick |
| 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: | Located on the city's far west side, the Mt. Washington School (named for the hill upon which the school is situated) is a two and a half story brick and stone structure capped with a hipped roof and characterized by segmental arch openings in groups of three and four. A shingled gable marks a tower-like feature which contains the main entrance. Concrete block and frame additions are located on the east side of the building. Between 1981 and 1987, all windows were enclosed and casement windows inserted. 1997-vacant building. |
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| Bibliographic References: | (A) Files of the Eau Claire Board of Education. (B) Building Inscription. (C) Another map code for this school is 4P/36 and its corresponding Survey map name is Plat Map #11. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |