Property Record
4815 N WILDWOOD AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Holy Family Catholic Church & Rectory |
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| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 198305 |
| Location (Address): | 4815 N WILDWOOD AVE |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Whitefish Bay |
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| Year Built: | 1969 |
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| Survey Date: | 2011 |
| Historic Use: | house of worship |
| Architectural Style: | Contemporary |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | Michael Mravik (builder); Henry Slaby, architect |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | Holy Family Catholic Church was formed in 1949 under the Rev. George H. Wollet, with a total combination of 600 families from those within the southern boundaries of St. Monica’s congregation and northern boundaries of St. Robert’s. Originally, masses were held in the lobby of Whitefish Bay High School with special ceremonies held at the original St. Monica chapel. The Holy Family School building was constructed by the Meredith Brothers in 1953. After which, masses took place in its basement gymnasium-auditorium until the current church and rectory building was designed by Henry Slaby and built by Michael Mravik in 1969. In 1960, a convent was constructed adjacent to the school. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Building permit and records on file at Whitefish Bay Village Hall. Whitefish Bay Historical Research Project. Volume 9. Mimi Bird Collection, Whitefish Bay: Whitefish Bay Public Library "Henry Robert Slaby" biographical listing: Gane, John F., ed. "American Architects Directory, 3rd edition." New York: R. R. Bowker Company, 1970. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |