Property Record
5131 N GREEN BAY AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Silver Spring School |
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| Other Name: | Marvin Pratt Elementary School |
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| Reference Number: | 237884 |
| Location (Address): | 5131 N GREEN BAY AVE |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1971 |
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| Survey Date: | 2019 |
| Historic Use: | school – elem/middle/jr high/high |
| Architectural Style: | Contemporary |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | Darby, Bogner & Associates |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| 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. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Construction Date: MPS. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |