Property Record
725 GILMORE ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Glenwood Moravian Church |
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| Other Name: | Glenwood Moravian Church |
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| Reference Number: | 99224 |
| Location (Address): | 725 GILMORE ST |
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| County: | Dane |
| City: | Madison |
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| Year Built: | 1930 |
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| Additions: | 1963 1948 |
| Survey Date: | 1983 |
| Historic Use: | church |
| Architectural Style: | English Revival Styles |
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| Wall Material: | Stone - Unspecified |
| Architect: | H.C. Haueser-1948; Graven, Kinney and Iverson-1963 |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | In 1928, Moravians began meeting in the Dudgeon School after Otto Heise, a former Moravian pastor, moved fron Green Bay to Madison. By 1929, the congregation had grown to about 50 and a small chapel seating 100 people was built in 1930. The north sanctuary was built in 1948 and was designed by Hugo C. Haeuser. A large oak harvested from the lot was used for the pulpit, lectern, and worship center in the new sanctuary. The education wing was built in 1963. "In 1928, Moravians began meeting in the Dudgeon School after Otto Heise, a former Moravian pastor turned insurance salesman, moved from Green Bay to Madison. By 1929, the congregation had grown to about 50 and a small chapel seating 100 people was built at 725 Gilmore Street in 1930 to look like a house in case the church did not succeed. The north sanctuary section built in 1948 was designed by Hugo C. Haeuser, who had designed several Lutheran churches in the Midwest. A large oak harvested from the lot was used for a pulpit, lectern and worship center in the new sanctuary. The education wing to the south was designed by Graven, Kinney and Iverson and was built in 1963. The Moravian denomination began as the Bohemian Brethren in 1457 (now part of the Czech Republic), making it the second oldest Protestant denomination. There are over 250,000 Moravians world wide. The denomination's motto emphasizes Christian faith rather than doctrine and creeds: "In essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty, and in all things love." It is distinguished from other Protestant organizations in its lavish use of music and hymns. The church's trombone choir is well known. The Glenwood Moravian Community Church considers its building a community resource. It has always been active in the neighborhood, hosting neighborhood association meetings, scout groups, senior groups, and the Cooperative Nursery." Exploring the Dudgeon-Monroe Neighborhood brochure, 1999. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Exploring the Dudgeon-Monroe Neighborhood brochure, 1999. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |