Property Location
| Location (Address) | 8405 W NATIONAL AVE |
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| County | Milwaukee |
| City/Village | West Allis |
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Property Features
| Year Built | 1887 |
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| Additions | 1973 |
| Survey Date | 1993 |
| Historic Use | school – elem/middle/jr high/high |
| Architectural Style | Romanesque Revival |
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| Wall Material | Cream Brick |
| Architect | Herman P. Schnetzky |
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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, Division of Historic Preservation. See community survey form. HABS WI-322. Built on the site of the first Honey Creek School (1843). Cupola was reconstructed in 1973. This school combined both high school and grade school until a separate high school was built in 1907. This building became part of the West Allis school system in 1902 and was used as a grade school until 1923. It was then used as a repair shop for vocational training and a Civil Air Patrol meeting place. Was a Civilian Defence Office until 1967 when it became a museum. Tower bell window restored 11/15/1973. Exterior brick was chemically cleaned in August of 1971. |
| Bibliographic References | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 3/13/1997. West Allis Historical Society Archives. Building permits. West Allis Historical Society, History of the Museum, West Allis, 1976. West Allis Star 5/23/2002. |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Greenfield School |
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| National Register Listing Date | Mar 29, 2006 |
| State Register Listing Date | Jan 20, 2006 |
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8405 West National Avenue
06000207
Located in West Allis, Milwaukee County
