Property Record
1417 CHURCH ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Church of the Intercession |
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| Other Name: | Church of the Intercession |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 70938 |
| Location (Address): | 1417 CHURCH ST |
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| County: | Portage |
| City: | Stevens Point |
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| Year Built: | 1892 |
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| Additions: | 1915 |
| Survey Date: | 2011 |
| Historic Use: | house of worship |
| Architectural Style: | Early Gothic Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Stone - Unspecified |
| Architect: | CONOVER & PORTER |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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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. 1892 church is an early example of the late Gothic Revival with its corner tower and simple use of the pointed arch motif. Cornerstone reads "The Intercession A.D. 1892 Jesus Christ Himself Being the Chief Corner Stone." Designed by Conover and Porter of Madison. A FELLOWSHIP HALL ADDITION WAS ADDED TO THE CHURCH IN 1915. Designated a local landmark. |
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| Bibliographic References: | STEVENS POINT DAILY JOURNAL. 2/20/1892; 9/10/1892; 12/23/1892; 1/28/1899; 6/26/1915. DATE STONE. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |