Property Record
169 S ACADEMY ST
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | Old St. Paul's Lutheran Church |
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Other Name: | All Saints Anglican Church |
Contributing: | Yes |
Reference Number: | 19657 |
Location (Address): | 169 S ACADEMY ST |
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County: | Rock |
City: | Janesville |
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Year Built: | 1883 |
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Additions: | 1893 |
Survey Date: | 1987 |
Historic Use: | church |
Architectural Style: | Early Gothic Revival |
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Wall Material: | Cream Brick |
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Demolished?: | No |
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National/State Register Listing Name: | Old Fourth Ward Historic District |
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National Register Listing Date: | 5/30/1990 |
State Register Listing Date: | 2/7/1990 |
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Additional Information: | A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation-Public History. German Lutherans established a church in 1865 and met in the old Baptist Church until construction of this building. This church was dedicated on 12/2/1883. Rev. John Schlerf was the pastor. Steeple was added to the current building in 1893. The carpentry work was by Collins and J.G. Wray and the masonry by John Airis and Son. It subsequently housed the Seventh Day Adventist and All Saints Anglican congregations. |
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Bibliographic References: | A. Janesville Gazette, 8/1/1990. B. 1891 Map of Janesville. C. History of Rock County, page 295. Janesville Gazette 12/3/1883. The Old Fourth Ward Historic District: A Guide, Janesville Historic Commission, 1990. |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |