Property Record
7219 S 27TH
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | St. James Church |
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| Other Name: | St. James Parish Office |
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| Reference Number: | 145786 |
| Location (Address): | 7219 S 27TH |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Franklin |
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| Year Built: | 1940 |
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| Survey Date: | 2007 |
| Historic Use: | church |
| Architectural Style: | Astylistic Utilitarian Building |
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| Wall Material: | Aluminum/Vinyl Siding |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | 2007 - The building once served as a church, school, and convent for St. James Parish. The building was originally located at the grounds of the Milwaukee County Airport (Mitchell International Airport) where, during World War II, it functioned as the administrative building for the Interment Camp for German prisoners-of-war. In 1949, the parish purchased the building for $1,192, cut it into ten sections and reassembled it at the present site. Modifications were made at that time to transform the secular administration building into a church, living quarters, and school. The modifications were extensive and consequently the building's original architectural integrity was severely compromised. Presently the building houses the administrative offices of the parish, parish meeting rooms, a day care, and outreach facilities. |
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| Bibliographic References: | . |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |