Property Record
132 W JOHNSON ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Holy Redeemer Catholic Church |
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| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 38729 |
| Location (Address): | 132 W JOHNSON ST |
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| County: | Dane |
| City: | Madison |
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| Year Built: | 1865 |
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| Additions: | 1880 1885 |
| Survey Date: | 19842019 |
| Historic Use: | church |
| Architectural Style: | Romanesque Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Sandstone |
| Architect: | John Nader |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Mansion Hill Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 6/4/1997 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 2/11/1997 |
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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, State Historic Preservation Office. Madison Historic Landmark: 7/11/1983. Map Code is 070914422062. Builder was James Livesey. "The church, a downtown landmark, is the second oldest Catholic church in Madison and the first German Catholic church built in the city. The congregation, founded by about 80 families in 1857, replaced its first church with the present structure in 1865-69. James Livesey, a veteran contractor, stone-cutter, and builder, constructed the church of random ashlar sandstone. The architectural beauty of the edifice is credited to local architect John Nader who oversaw a major remodeling campaign in 1880 that included renovations to the roof and spire. The building was enlarged in 1892. Holy Redeemer has one of the few church interiors in Madison that retain an old world flavor. Since its construction, the church has been a social center in the downtown area. It accommodates meetings of many groups, especially the elderly. The hall and offices next door at 140 W. Johnson Street were dedicated as a church school in 1892, the parsonage at 120 W. Johnson Street was built in 1885, and the school sister's dwelling at 129 W. Gorham Street dates to 1894." Madison's Pioneer Buildings: A Downtown Walking Tour, 1987. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Butterfield, p. 786. Madison's Pioneer Buildings: A Downtown Walking Tour, 1987. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |