Whitney School (Green Bay, Wisconsin)

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Whitney School
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Location215 N. Webster Ave.
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Built1918
ArchitectFoeller and Schober
Architectural style Neoclassical
NRHP reference No. 100001519
Added to NRHPAugust 28, 2017

The Whitney School is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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History

The building served as an elementary school for six decades. [1] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2017. [2]

Renovation

In February 2019, the City of Green Bay unveiled plans for the renovation of Whitney School. Developers have plans to create loft-style apartments in the building, and will convert the original school gym into a fitness center for the residents.

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References

  1. "WHITNEY SCHOOL IN GREEN BAY LISTED IN NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  2. "Weekly List". National Park Service. Retrieved April 10, 2018.