5131 N GREEN BAY AVE | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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5131 N GREEN BAY AVE

Architecture and History Inventory
5131 N GREEN BAY AVE | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Silver Spring School
Other Name:Marvin Pratt Elementary School
Contributing:
Reference Number:237884
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):5131 N GREEN BAY AVE
County:Milwaukee
City:Milwaukee
Township/Village:
Unincorporated Community:
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1971
Additions:
Survey Date:2019
Historic Use:elementary, middle, jr.high, or high
Architectural Style:Contemporary
Structural System:
Wall Material:Brick
Architect: Darby, Bogner & Associates
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name:Not listed
National Register Listing Date:
State Register Listing Date:
NOTES
Additional Information:The school is clad in brick and concrete. The building displays character-defining stylistic features associated with the Brutalist style, especially in the prominent use of concrete in the form of exposed structure, textured frieze bands, and around windows and doors. The school was built in 1971 and does not have any additions. The building retains good integrity of its exterior elements.
Bibliographic References:Construction Date: MPS.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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