Property Record
2480 W LOCUST ST
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | St. Leo Catholic Church |
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Other Name: | Greater Little Hill COGIC |
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Reference Number: | 28505 |
Location (Address): | 2480 W LOCUST ST |
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County: | Milwaukee |
City: | Milwaukee |
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Year Built: | 1924 |
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Survey Date: | 19802023 |
Historic Use: | church |
Architectural Style: | Romanesque Revival |
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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: | "A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office. 2023- resurveyed as part of Milwaukee Houses of Worship thematic survey. An excellent example of 1920s Romanesque Revival designed in the Italian mode. Of note is the five story bell tower which rises above the edifice. Related building in the complex include the former convent (AHI #245496) and the former rectory (AHI #245495). The complex also originally included a large school which is no longer extant." |
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Bibliographic References: | MILWAUKEE JOURNAL 4/13/1994. MILWAUKEE SENTINEL 5/11/1994. MILWAUKEE SENTINEL 8/23/1994. Cornerstone. |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |