Property Record
1306 S NORWOOD AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Norwood School (B) |
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| Other Name: | New Lutheran High School |
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| Reference Number: | 2153 |
| Location (Address): | 1306 S NORWOOD AVE |
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| County: | Brown |
| City: | Green Bay |
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| Year Built: | 1920 |
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| Additions: | C. 1933 1950 |
| Survey Date: | 19852022 |
| Historic Use: | elementary, middle, jr.high, or high |
| Architectural Style: | Neoclassical/Beaux Arts |
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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: | Photo code #2: 75BR-4/30 Neo-Classical Revival school built in 1920 with a larger, two story addition built in 1950 to south. Neo-Classical inspired symmetrical, three story facade facing south on South Norwood Avenue with rusticated full foundation rising from a concrete plinth and surmounted by a concrete water table. Projecting, full height entrance pavillion in center of facade with segmental arched entrance door with heavy concrete hoodmold above door surmounted by a freize with five small inset brick panels and an entablature above. Window groups either side of entrance pavillion contain five 9/1 light windows with floor window sill being a cement beltcourse that surrounds whole building. Window groups have cement enframement with first and second floor groups being separated by five inset brick panels. Second floor window lintels are a second concrete beltcourse which surrounds the building and demarcates the parapet of the flat roof above. Later addition built in 1950 with T plan. The windows are grouped in two story inset bays. |
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| Bibliographic References: | (A) Sanborn-Perris Map Co., Inc. Fire Insurance Map of Green Bay, Wisconsin, New York: 1957. (B) Plaque above cornice of building on east facade facing South Norwood Avenue. (C) Way, Russell S. An Inventory of Green Bay Public Schools. Green Bay, 1866. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |