Property Record
76 E CENTRAL ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH |
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| Other Name: | ALANO CLUB 76 |
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| Reference Number: | 3185 |
| Location (Address): | 76 E CENTRAL ST |
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| County: | Chippewa |
| City: | Chippewa Falls |
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| Year Built: | 1903 |
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| Survey Date: | 1984 |
| Historic Use: | house of worship |
| Architectural Style: | Early Gothic Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | Pointed arched windows (now filled in); square entrance tower (roof removed) flanking facade; dentil and cut-brick trim around windows and belt course; small gabled transept on south side. Construction of Our Savior's Lutheran Church was begun in 1899 and completed in 1903. The church building was used for religious activities throughout its construction. Founded by Norwegian immigrants, the church conducted services and affiliated social activities in the Norwegian language during its formative years. Our Savior's Lutheran Church has moved its congregationto a new building on W. Mansfield Street. The original church is used as a meeting house for the ALAMO club. |
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| Bibliographic References: | A. "Progress Edition," Chippewa Herald-Telegram, May 1958 |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |