Property Record
819 W Elsie St (AKA 818 W LORAINE ST)
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Washington School |
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| Other Name: | Washington School |
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| Reference Number: | 73694 |
| Location (Address): | 819 W Elsie St (AKA 818 W LORAINE ST) |
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| County: | Outagamie |
| City: | Appleton |
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| Year Built: | 1895 |
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| Survey Date: | 1977 |
| Historic Use: | elementary, middle, jr.high, or high |
| 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: | Washington School |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 6/7/1984 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
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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 State Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation. This two and one half story Richardsonian Romanesque school building is of red brick with rock-faced stone accents and basement and is topped by a hip roof with two interestiing gables. See Appleton Historic Building Survey. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Mackesy, Lillian. Post-Crescent. "Aging Washington School Retains Dignity, Charm." 5/21/1967. APPLETON POST CRESCENT "New plan for old school." 6/13/1981 APPLETON POST CRESCENT "New life for old building in spring." 1/6/1984 |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |