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Property Location
| Location (Address) | 420 PLUM ST |
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| County | Sauk |
| City/Village | Reedsburg |
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Property Features
| Year Built | 1937 |
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| Additions | 2022 |
| Survey Date | 1983,2023 |
| Historic Use | school – elem/middle/jr high/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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| Additional Comments | 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. |
| Bibliographic References | 2023 - Miller, Phyllis. Historic and Architectural Walking Tour of Reedsburg. |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Not Listed |
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