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Property Location
| Location (Address) | 609 N 8TH ST |
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| County | Milwaukee |
| City/Village | Milwaukee |
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Property Features
| Year Built | 1885 |
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| Survey Date | 1984,2019 |
| Historic Use | school – elem/middle/jr high/high |
| Architectural Style | Early Gothic Revival |
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| Wall Material | Cream Brick |
| Architect | Henry C. Koch |
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| Demolished | No |
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| Additional Comments | 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. Third photo code is MI. This building is significant because it is part of a body of work by Milwaukee architect Henry C. Koch. Koch's most notable building is the Milwaukee City Hall. |
| Bibliographic References | Milwaukee Sentinel, Jan. 1, 1885, p.5 col.2 Ed MacMillan, Facilities Planning, Milwaukee Public Schools Records. |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Not Listed |
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Architecture & History Inventory
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2147 S WINCHESTER ST (2148 S MOUND ST)
102353
Located in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County
