Property Record
501 PROSPECT ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | First Presbyterian Church |
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| Other Name: | First Prebyterian Church |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 29731 |
| Location (Address): | 501 PROSPECT ST |
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| County: | Rock |
| City: | Beloit |
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| Year Built: | 1905 |
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| Additions: | 1955 |
| Survey Date: | 1981 |
| Historic Use: | house of worship |
| Architectural Style: | Early Gothic Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | Koch and Sons |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Near East Side Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 1/7/1983 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
| National Register Multiple Property Name: | Multiple Resources of Beloit |
| 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, State Historic Preservation Office. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND OFFICE WING WAS ADDED IN 1955. Gothic Revival church of beige Roman brick and stone detailing. Square crenelated tower at southwest corner, Gothic arched windows. The congregation of First Presbyterian Church was formed in 1849. Many of the first pioneers in Beloit were Presbyterian and they initially worshipped with the Congregationalists. However, the two denominations separated by 1849 because of a number of differences, the most important being the slavery issue. The Presbyterians were sympathetic to the abolitionists and desired the freedom to discuss the issue freely in their church. The cornerstone for their present church was laid in 1905 and the church was dedicated in 1906. (A, B) |
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| Bibliographic References: | BELOIT DAILY NEWS 7/20/1994, P. 6A. The Improvement Bulletin 7/8/1905. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |