Summary
Freda Meyers Nishan Memorial Chapel
1000 Myrtle Street, Reedsburg, Sauk County
Architect: Leight Hunt
Date of Construction: 1940
The Freda Meyers Nishan Memorial Chapel is a beautiful example of the Late Gothic Revival style. The chapel was designed by architect Leigh Hunt of Milwaukee, WI, built by Friede Brothers of Reedsburg, WI, and completed in 1940. The walls of the chapel are of sandstone that was hand cut near Richland Center, WI, and the limestone foundation walls were cut from a quarry located about 150’ south of the existing chapel site. The Chapel interior is entirely original, having stained wood finishes, numerous stained glass windows, and lovely pendent light fixtures hang from the ceiling.
Reedsburg resident and philanthropist, Freda Meyers Nishan, is responsible for the construction of this beautiful chapel. Ms. Nishan had noted the hardship endured of those people, especially the elderly, who stood outside in inclement weather during a funeral service. It was her desire that a chapel be built for the people of Reedsburg, to be used for holding services, and as a receiving vault for those who died during the winter, when the frozen ground made burials difficult. In 1938, she left a gift to the Greenwood Cemetery Association (who still maintains ownership) for the construction of a chapel to be used by any person of any denomination, for memorials, or other special events including weddings.
The Chapel is beautifully maintained and continues its use in the community.
Property Details
| Criteria | Architecture/Engineering |
|---|---|
| Area Of Significance | Architecture |
| Period of Significance | 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Late Gothic Revival |
| Architect | Leigh Hunt |
| Resource Type | Building |
| Historic Use | Mortuary |
Resources Within The Property
| Contributing Buildings | 1 |
|---|---|
| Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Contributing Objects | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Buildings | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Objects | 0 |
Designations
| Historic Status | Listed in the State Register |
|---|---|
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Feb 15, 2019 |
| Historic Status | Listed in the National Register |
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Jun 7, 2019 |
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