First Congregational Church - Kenosha, WI
N 42° 34.863 W 087° 49.220
16T E 432683 N 4714618
The First Congregational Church of Kenosha was built in 1874. It is located at 5934 Eighth Avenue in Kenosha, WI.
Waymark Code: WM5HGX
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 01/09/2009
Views: 7
The Library Park Historic District web site (
visit link) describes the church:
"This cream brick Gothic Revival church was built by local contractor Chris George beginning in 1874. The building has a rectangular plan with a steeply pitched gable roof. Towers flank each side of the front facade and are decorated with corner buttresses and brick corbelling. The south tower rises to a 150-foot spire. Stained glass windows all have stone gothic arches and stone sills, except for round windows in the towers, a teardrop window in the front facade, and the massive rose window dominating the street front."
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1874
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
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:
5934 Eighth Avenue
Kenosha, WI USA
53140
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
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 is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
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