click zoom to display a high-res image
Property Location
| Location (Address) | 28075 State Highway 27 |
|---|---|
| County | Crawford |
| City/Village | Eastman |
| Township | |
| Unincorporated community | |
| Town | 8 |
| Range | 6 |
| Direction | W |
| Section | 24 |
| Quarter Section | |
| Quarter Quarter Section |
Property Features
| Year Built | 1918 |
|---|---|
| Additions | |
| Survey Date | 1976,2014 |
| Historic Use | house of worship |
| Architectural Style | Early Gothic Revival |
| Structural System | |
| Wall Material | Stone - Unspecified |
| Architect | |
| Other Buildings On Site | |
| Demolished | No |
| Demolished Date | |
| Additional Comments | 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. POLYCHROME SHINGLE WORK ON TOWER ROOF. POINTED ARCHED WINDOWS. DORMERS IN STEEPLE. Re-surveyed 2014. Appearance unchanged. The previously inventoried church is a two-story front gabled Late Gothic Revival church constructed in 1916-1918. The church is composed of coursed masonry to the eaves. From the eaves to the ridge line, the building is clad in red brick. A bell tower and steeple with a pyramidal roof rises in the center of the front (north)-facing facade. Like the main building, the lower portion of the bell tower is composed of stone and the upper portion is brick. Pointed arch doors and stained glass windows light the building at regular intervals. A small rose window is located in the center of the bell tower over the door and pointed arch stained glass window. A rounded aps is present on the southem elevation. A small brick addition with a gabled roof and pointed arch windows is located on the church's southeast comer. A Roman Catholic mission was established in Eastman in 1847 under the guidance of St. Gabriel's of Prairie du Chien. A church was constructed in 1881 and renovated in 1906. The present St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church replaced this earlier building between 1916 and 1918. The building is a good, intact example of the Late Gothic Revival style, which was popular in Wisconsin in the early twentieth century. The church exhibits the verticality, steeply pitched roof, lancet windows, and ashlar construction which were common for the style. Moreover, the building retains a high degree of integrity. The rectory and a 1962 parish hall are also located on the property. 2025: A fire destroyed the building in January 1918. Despite noted as being "burned to the ground" it is presumed that the stone walls were salvageable and that the red brick tower was part of the rebuilding. |
| Bibliographic References | Pelock, John and Dennis. “Eastman.” In Sesquicentennial of Crawford County, 1818-1819 – 1968-1969: A Historical Review, Wisconsin Room, Prairie du Chien Memorial Library. "Eastman Catholic Church Burns," The Marshfield News, 10 January 1918, 2. |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Not Listed |
|---|---|
| National Register Listing Date | |
| State Register Listing Date | |
| Contributing |
Architecture & History Inventory
The Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory (AHI) is a digital source of information on historic buildings, structures, and objects that have been surveyed by the State Historic Preservation Office in Wisconsin. Each property has a digital record providing basic information about the property and images.
Questions?
Wondering about if your property is eligible or notice some information on this property needs to be updated, reach out today!
Email UsAttribution
For a credit line: Wisconsin Historical Society, Creator, Title, Unique Identifier.
The Unique Identifier can be found at the top or bottom of the page for each item. The name of a downloaded file is NOT the unique identifier.
For bibliographic citations please consult the UW-Madison Libraries Citation Research Guide to ensure compliance with appropriate style guidelines.
Access Property Records
Some properties have more materials (correspondence, clippings, historical information, etc.) not in the digital record. If a 'Site File' exists, it's noted in the 'Additional Comments' field. Contact us for an appointment to view these materials.
SE CORNER OF US HIGHWAY 141 AND LARSEN ST
43748
Located in Pound, Marinette County
