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Property Location
| Location (Address) | 1115 S 7TH ST |
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| County | Milwaukee |
| City/Village | Milwaukee |
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Property Features
| Year Built | 1876 |
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| Additions | 1902, 1908 |
| Survey Date | 1985,1973 |
| Historic Use | house of worship |
| Architectural Style | Italianate |
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| Wall Material | Cream Brick |
| Architect | Thomas N. Philpot |
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| Demolished | No |
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| Additional Comments |
See H.O.W. Site File. Another map code for this building is 36/33, found on the map LUQS #432. Built in 1876, the St. Patrick's Church was designed in the Italianate style by architect Thomas N. Philpot. [A. B, C, D]. The building was also commonly known as the South Side Pre-School. A new entrance was built in 1902 and a story added in 1908. Originally was the first English speaking Roman Catholic church on Milwaukee's south side. 1973: "This building was the original church for the first English-speaking Catholic congregation on Milwaukee's south side. Organized in 1876, the parish consisted initially of members from Saint Gall's Parish. The building cast $20,000 and was dedicated late in 1876. Classrooms were located on the first level, the second floor served as a temporary church. When the present church building was completed in 1894, the upper level was converted into classrooms. Alterations and Additions (by 1973): 1900- the building was underpinned with stone foundation walls and new stairs were added. Builder, Stephen Czaplewski; cost $7,000. 1902-new entrance on the east elevation completed. 1908- one story and basement addition erected on the north side of the building. 1950- fire damage repairs; cost $900. 1968- wood partitions and a drop-ceiling were installed on the second floor to provide library space; contractor, Kotze Construction Co.; cost $1,000." |
| Bibliographic References | A. BUILDING PERMITS. B. MILWAUKEE SENTINEL 3/27/1876. C. Milwaukee Sentinel 3/24/1874, D. Milwaukee Sentinel 4/6/1874. E. MILWAUKEE ETHNIC CHURCH TOUR, CITY OF MILWAUKEE DEPARTMENT OF CITY DEVELOPMENT, 1994. Plaque on building. History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Chicago, 1881, 915-916. Pagel, M.E. and Palmer, Virginia A., Guides to Historic Milwaukee: Walker's Point and South, Milwaukee, 1969. |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Not Listed |
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1105 S 7TH ST (AKA 723 W WASHINGTON ST)
15571
Located in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County
