Property Record
420 PLUM ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | South School |
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| Other Name: | South School |
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| Reference Number: | 87131 |
| Location (Address): | 420 PLUM ST |
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| County: | Sauk |
| City: | Reedsburg |
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| Year Built: | 1937 |
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| Additions: | 2022 |
| Survey Date: | 19832023 |
| Historic Use: | elementary, middle, jr.high, or high |
| Architectural Style: | Colonial Revival/Georgian Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | Frank Moulton; W.P.A. |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | 2023 - The first non-extant South School was constructed at the northwest corner of Locust and Plum Streets in 1889. The building was demolished and replaced with a new South School completed in 1937. The project was partially funded by the federal Work Progress Administration and cost $172,000 to build. South School proved insufficient in size during the post-war years as Reedsburg grew and other elementary schools were constructed; however, the school’s combined gym and auditorium have been used for city-wide community meetings, performances, and music events since its construction. South School closed in 2019 and was renovated as apartments by 2022. 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, Division of Historic Preservation-Public History. |
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| Bibliographic References: | 2023 - Miller, Phyllis. Historic and Architectural Walking Tour of Reedsburg. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |