Property Record
205 E LAWRENCE ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | First Methodist Church; Pythian Castle Lodge |
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| Other Name: | The Castle |
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| Reference Number: | 73688 |
| Location (Address): | 205 E LAWRENCE ST |
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| County: | Outagamie |
| City: | Appleton |
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| Year Built: | 1873 |
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| Additions: | 1925 |
| Survey Date: | 1977 |
| Historic Use: | church |
| Architectural Style: | Late Gothic Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | Walter Gmeiner-1925; William Waters-1873 |
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| Demolished?: | Yes |
| Demolished Date: | 1990 |
| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | See Appleton Historic Building Survey. One time Knights of Pythias Hall. Extensively remodelled to present Neogothic form, 1925-26. Redesigned by Walter Gmeiner, a member of the Pythian Lodge at a cost of $22,500. |
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| Bibliographic References: | (A) Master Builder, Nov. 1926, p. 8. A Compilation of Articles Pertaining to the Works of Architect William Waters, 2000. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |