Property Record
2466 W MCKINLEY AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church |
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| Other Name: | Bethlehem Lutheran Church |
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| Reference Number: | 118210 |
| Location (Address): | 2466 W MCKINLEY AVE |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1888 |
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| Additions: | 1898 |
| Survey Date: | 19791984 |
| Historic Use: | house of worship |
| Architectural Style: | Early Gothic Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | Frank J. Voth; Cornelius Leenhouts |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | Chas. Kindt was the builder. Chas. Tempelmann was the mason. Bethlehem Lutheran is a fine example of late 19th century Cream City brick churches. Its single spire facade is influenced by German country edifices. No original building permit. Bethlehem Evangelical was organized by families who split from Trinity Lutheran (9th and Highland). Their first church was built in 1888. In 1898 it was moved to the rear 30 feet, enlarged, transepts added, and encased with brick veneer. A parsonage was constructed in 1889. The school located at 2466 W. McKinley was built over a period of time from 1883-1956. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Cornerstone. Milwaukee HOW survey. Perrin, R.W.E., Milwaukee Landmarks, p. 25. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |