Property Record
2616 W GARFIELD AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | 22nd District School #2 |
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| Other Name: | Frances Brock Starms Early Childhood Center |
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| Reference Number: | 117343 |
| Location (Address): | 2616 W GARFIELD AVE |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1893 |
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| Historic Use: | school – elem/middle/jr high/high |
| Architectural Style: | Romanesque Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE: Elm Scool is a fine example of the large Victorian ("Richardsonian Classical") school buildings. Of note are the springing arches which punctuate the facades. Construction date, 1893. (2) 2024 - No change |
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| Bibliographic References: | 1. Our Roots Grow Deep, 1836-1836-1967, Milw. Public Schools, p. 164 2. Sanborn Ins. Maps, vol. 2, 1910, pl. 205. Construction Dates: MPS. No main building permits. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |