Lawrence Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
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N 42° 33.833 W 084° 50.069
16T E 677754 N 4714659
Located on the southeast corner of Washington Street and Lawrence Avenue. Parking available.
Waymark Code: WM17M6
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 02/13/2007
Views: 17
Served for many years by circuit riding ministers, then Methodist congregation dates from 1838, making it Charlotte's oldest religious society. People worshipped at the home of Jonathon Searles, in a temporary courtroom in the Eagle Hotel, and in the county Courthouse until the built a church on this site in 1859. Enlarged in 1875 to seat 285 people, the building soon became too small for the growing congregation and was replaced by the present church in 1903.
(SIDE 2) The Charlotte Leader praised this church as "magnificent in proportion, exquisite in decoration and practical in construction" upon its dedication on December 20,1903. Jackson architect Clare Allen designed the Indiana limestone church as a grand example of the Romanesque Revival style. The art glass windows and decorative interior painting typify the late Victorian period design. The congregation restored the church in 1996.
Historical Date: 12/20/1903
Historical Name: Jonathon Searles, Clare Allen
Parking nearby?: yes
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Registered Site #: Local Site #2154
Description: Not listed
website: Not listed
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