Property Record
7809 HARWOOD AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church |
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| Reference Number: | 77340 |
| Location (Address): | 7809 HARWOOD AVE |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Wauwatosa |
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| Year Built: | 1929 |
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| Survey Date: | 19952016 |
| Historic Use: | church |
| Architectural Style: | Late Gothic Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Limestone |
| Architect: | Hugo Haeuser |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | The St. John Evangelical Lutheran congregation was established in Wauwatosa in 1882 as a predominately German church. A non-extant church and school were constructed at the intersection of Harwood Avenue and Dewey Avenue in 1888. In 1929, a larger church was constructed, designed by architect Hugo Haeuser. The church has operated a school since its formation. A new large school was constructed across the street to the east in 1957 along with a small contemporary addition to the church. The church continued to hold services in the German language until 1965. |
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| Bibliographic References: | "New Church to be Erected for St. John's," sketch and story, cites Haeuser as architect, Wauwatosa News, 2 August 1928, 1/3-5. "To Dedicate New St. John's Lutheran Church," drawing and information, Wauwatosa News, 13 June 1929, 2/2. Haueser's name is on drawing. St. John's Church Dedicated," Wauwatosa News, 27 June 1929, 1/5. Building and Planning Permit Records, on file at the Wauwatosa Planning Department, Wauwatosa. Wauwatosa City Directories, 1926-1992, on file at the Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison. Wauwatosa Historical Society general files. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |