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Property Location
| Location (Address) | 801 WISCONSIN AVE |
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| County | Racine |
| City/Village | Racine |
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Property Features
| Year Built | 1876 |
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| Survey Date | 1980 |
| Historic Use | house of worship |
| Architectural Style | Early Gothic Revival |
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| Wall Material | Brick |
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| Demolished | No |
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| 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. The unusual cornerstone, at the base of this church's tower, has two sides with sunken panels. One facet contains the date, in raised numbers, and the other has the word "Centennial," which probably refers to the nation's 100th year. Corner towers are not unusual, but this one is set on an angle like St. Luke's Episcopal Church. The tower once had a tall steeple which was blown down in a late 19th century "hurricane". POINTED ARCH WINDOWSANGLED ENTRANCE TOWER ONCE HAD TALL STEEPLELARGE ROSE WINDOW, ROUND, AND 3 CORNERED WINDOWS [Date Cnst:(11/30)-1877] [B] The congregation of the First Baptist Church was organized in 1840 and built its first building on the southwest corner of Sixth and Main. It burned in 1862 but was rebuilt. This church replaced that one when it was dedicated in 1878. Gorton Hall, to the south was added in 1917. |
| Bibliographic References | Jubilee Souvenir 1840-April 25-1890 Racine: First Baptist Church, 1890. [B] The Southside Historic District Walking Tour Guide. The Racine Landmarks Preservation Commission, May 1993. |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Southside Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date | Oct 18, 1977 |
| State Register Listing Date | Jan 01, 1989 |
| Contributing | Yes |
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