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 First Presbyterian Church - Galena, Illinois Posted by:  iconions
N 42° 25.022 W 090° 25.710
15T E 711575 N 4699284
This multi-story sandstone Romanesque Revival building is located at 106 N Bench Street in Galena, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM10JTP
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 05/17/2019
Views: 2
Current name: First Presbyterian Church
Architect: Richard Bond, Boston
Builder: Stone mason: John Cavanagh
Woodwork: Andrew Dodds
Style: Romanesque Revival. Tower
Historical Summary: It is the oldest church building of any Protestant denomination in continuous service in the old Northwest Territory. Dedication: July 25, 1841
Architectural Description: This is a multi-story church in the Romanesque Revival style built in 1838. The foundation is sandstone. Exterior walls are sandstone. The building has a front-gable roof clad in metal. Windows are stained glass. The original windows were made of opaque yellow glass. The stained glass windows you see today were installed between 1890-1910. They are made of Belgium stained glass with the colors fired in rather than painted on. Doors are original wood paneled.
- ruskinarc.com Historic Architecture Survey Database
| National Register Building Details |
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| ADDRESS |
HIST. PROPERTY NAME |
C or N/C |
DATE |
STYLE, FORM, TYPE |
| 106 N. Bench Street |
First Presbyterian Church |
C |
1838 |
Romanesque Revival |
- National Register Application
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 07/25/1841
Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Presbyterian
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: 10:00 AM
Street address of Church:
106 N Bench Street
Galena, IL USA
61036
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
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