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1222 MAPPA ST

Historic Name:
SIXTH WARD, NO. 1 SCHOOL

Other Name:

Reference Number:
31438

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Property Location

Location (Address)

1222 MAPPA ST

County

Eau Claire

City/Village

Eau Claire

Township

Unincorporated community

Town

Range

Direction

Section

Quarter Section

Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built

1904

Additions

C. 1937

Survey Date

1987

Historic Use

school-one to six room

Architectural Style

Neoclassical/Beaux Arts

Structural System

Wall Material

Brick

Architect

Other Buildings On Site

Demolished

No

Demolished Date

Additional Comments

A brick and stone structure, the former Sixth Ward School includes both Classical and Romanesque details. The nearly square structure is characterized by projecting elements which flank a central entrance area which includes a main entry framed by a round stone arch. Stone is also used on the lower portion of the building and above the bands of windows. A prominent cornice, hip roofs, and a dormer are additional features. In 1937-38 a brick addition was completed and is attached to the south wall of the original building. The Sixth Ward School, No. 1 was constructed in 1904 and enlarged in 1937-38. In March of 1950 the Board of Education offices were moved to the second floor of the building, while the Veterans' Administration occupied the first floor. In 1981, the Board of Education occupied the entire building. As of 1987, the Board of Education was no longer in the building.

Bibliographic References

(A) Building inscription. (B) Updated 1931 Sanborn-Perris Map. (C) Board of Education Files. (D) EAU CLAIRE LEADER-TELEGRAM 9/18/1994.

National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings

National/State Register Listing Name

Not Listed

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State Register Listing Date

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school-one to six room Neoclassical/Beaux Arts

Eau Claire
County

Eau Claire
Community

1900-1909
Decade

National and State Register Listing

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