953 JENIFER ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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953 JENIFER ST

Architecture and History Inventory
953 JENIFER ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Pilgrim Congegational Church (3rd Ward School)
Other Name:Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center
Contributing: Yes
Reference Number:103133
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):953 JENIFER ST
County:Dane
City:Madison
Township/Village:
Unincorporated Community:
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1877
Additions: 1914
Survey Date:1982
Historic Use:one to six room school
Architectural Style:Spanish/Mediterranean Styles
Structural System:
Wall Material:Stucco
Architect: David R. Jones -1877; James R. Law-1914
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name: Jenifer-Spaight Historic District
National Register Listing Date:10/13/2004
State Register Listing Date:7/16/2004
National Register Multiple Property Name:
NOTES
Additional Information:According to the city of Madison records, the Pilgrim Congregational Church was originally constructed as the 3rd Ward School Building in 1877. It's believed to have been changed into a church by James Law in 1914.
Bibliographic References:“Notice to Builders” is from the Wisconsin State Journal dated June 23, 1877.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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