Property Record
1720 S 29TH ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Convent of Our lady of Mercy/Mercy High School |
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| Other Name: | Sisters of Mercy Apartments |
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| Reference Number: | 111067 |
| Location (Address): | 1720 S 29TH ST |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1924 |
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| Survey Date: | 1980 |
| Historic Use: | monastery, convent, religious retreat |
| Architectural Style: | Other Vernacular |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | Brust and Phillip |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | Good example of early 20th century school design in Milwaukee. Builder was Riesen and Sons. Mercy High School closed in 1973. Sisters of Mercy has owned the building from 1924 to the present. It served as a convent and a school, and now serves as apartments. (A, C). |
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| Bibliographic References: | A. Building Permit. B. Western Archeology (July 1925). C. Tax Program. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |