Methodist Church - Idaho Springs, CO
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Outspoken1
N 39° 44.565 W 105° 31.026
13S E 455695 N 4399333
Originally constructed in 1880, additions date from 1905. Slight variations in the brick work serve as evidence of the building’s expansion to meet the changing needs of a growing congregation.
Waymark Code: WMADMZ
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 01/01/2011
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The plaque reads:
METHODIST CHURCH
This building is the only remaining example of brick American Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical architecture in Idaho Springs. It is one of three remaining the Rocky Mountain Methodist Conference considers historical in the State's mining towns.
Construction began on the church July 1880 when William H. Morton deeded three lots on Colorado and Third St. (now 15th Avenue). The building was completed and occupied on January 16, 1861 and its first pastor was Rev. J. F. White. Dedication by Dr. Moore of Denver University was delayed until October 30, 1881. The building measured 32' by 32' and its brick walls a foot thick. It was well lighted with Gothic windows, ornamented with stained glass and contained two eight-light chandeliers. Capacity was 220 and cost approx. $4,000. The architect was Henry Choate.
In 1905 the building was enlarged with the addition of a Sunday School room, a bell tower, a bell and steeple. Also at this time the pulpit and choir loft were relocated. A partial second floor in the Sunday School room was added in 1965. This building was designated a National Historic Site on March 5, 1998.
The facility was used continuously until 1990. As a result of many monetary and physical contributions, intensive renovation began in 2001; it was reopened as the United Center February 8, 2003.
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Group or Groups Responsible for Placement:
Idaho Springs Historical Society
County or City: Idaho Springs
Date Dedicated: Unknown
Check here for Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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