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Property Location
| Location (Address) | 9658 W WATERTOWN PLANK RD |
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| County | Milwaukee |
| City/Village | Wauwatosa |
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Property Features
| Year Built | 1924 |
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| Additions | 1947 |
| Survey Date | 1995 |
| Historic Use | school – elem/middle/jr high/high |
| Architectural Style | Late Gothic Revival |
| Structural System | Brick |
| Wall Material | Brick |
| Architect | Robert A. Messmer and Brother,John Messmer |
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| Demolished | Yes |
| Demolished Date | 2001 |
| 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-Public History. GROUPED WINDOWS IN WIDE ROUND ARCHES W/LARGE KEYSTONES. ON PROPERTY OF COUNTY CHILDREN'S HOME. John Messmer designed the 1947 addition. Building was removed from the National Register on 9/6/2002. It was demolished some time between 1992-2000. |
| Bibliographic References | Wauwatosa News Times 10/2/1997. |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Milwaukee County Home for Dependent Children School |
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| National Register Listing Date | Dec 17, 1998 |
| State Register Listing Date | Oct 16, 1997 |
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| Removed from National Register | Sep 6, 2002 |
Architecture & History Inventory
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