Former Congregational Church - Viroqua, WI, USA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member mrjcanger
N 43° 33.317 W 090° 53.123
15T E 670800 N 4824653
Built in 1897, this building once housed multiple churches including its first which was the Congregational Church. It is now the home of the Ark Center for Fine Arts.
Waymark Code: WMTDEN
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 11/06/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
Views: 1

Located on the South side of East Jefferson Street this building was built in 1897 by the Congregational Church. This largely intact Queen Anne inspired building was designed by La Crosse architects Stolze and Schick who also designed the Fortney Hotel in 1899. During its time the building was also the home of Believer's Fellowship Church. Today it's home to the Ark Center for Fine Arts.

Here is a historic link for the church:
(visit link)
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1897

Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 11:00 AM To: 3:00 PM

Street address of Church:
403 East Jefferson Street
Viroqua, WI USA
54665


Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed

Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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