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 Ottawa First United Methodist Church - Ottawa, Kansas Posted by:  iconions
N 38° 36.778 W 095° 16.025
15S E 302612 N 4276266
This Victorian Gothic red brick church is located at 203 E. 4th Street in Ottawa, Kansas.
Waymark Code: WM14QJH
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 08/10/2021
Views: 1
Date of Construction: 1903; 1926 (addition)
Style: Victorian Gothic (also known as Gothic Revival)
Historic Name: United Methodist Church
Architect: George P. Washburn
This is a Victorian Gothic style church. Distinctive features include the brick construction ornamented with stone banding, the irregular massing and roof shape, the pointed arch window and door openings, and the tracery in the stained-glass windows.
This building retains a very high degree of architectural integrity and it clearly continues to convey its historic associations. It contributes to the significance of the historic district.
- National Register Application
Methodist Episcopal Church
1903 & 1924
This 1903 building was designed by architect George P.
Washburn in the Victorian Gothic Style. It was built with
funds raised by the congregation with a generous gift
from Samuel Rohrbaugh. The Sunday School Temple
addition on the east side was designed by Minneapolis
architect Harry Jones in 1924 and "Dedicated to the
youth of Ottawa." Distinctive features include the
brick construction ornamented with stone banding, the
irregular massing and roof slope, the pointed arch
window and door openings and stained glass windows.
The church is now the First United Methodist Church.
A contributing building to the
Historic Ottawa Central Business District placed
on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1903
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: United Methodist
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 9:00 AM
Street address of Church:
203 E. 4th Street
Ottawa, KS USA
66067
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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