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First Congregational Church (Beloit, Wisconsin)

Coordinates: 42°30′6″N 89°1′40″W / 42.50167°N 89.02778°W / 42.50167; -89.02778
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First Congregational Church
Church in 2014
First Congregational Church (Beloit, Wisconsin) is located in Wisconsin
First Congregational Church (Beloit, Wisconsin)
First Congregational Church (Beloit, Wisconsin) is located in the United States
First Congregational Church (Beloit, Wisconsin)
Location801 Bushnell St., Beloit, Wisconsin
Coordinates42°30′6″N 89°1′40″W / 42.50167°N 89.02778°W / 42.50167; -89.02778
Arealess than one acre
Built1862
ArchitectLucas Bradley
Architectural styleGreek Revival architecture, Romanesque architecture
NRHP reference No.75000078[1]
Added to NRHPJanuary 23, 1975

First Congregational Church in Beloit, Wisconsin was built in 1859 from a design by Lucas Bradley, blending elements from Greek Revival and Romanesque Revival styles.[2] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places for its architectural significance on January 23, 1975. On August 24, 1998, the historic building was damaged by fire, after which it was razed and replaced with a new building, which is pictured.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ Jeffrey M. Dean (January 3, 1975). NRHP Inventory/Nomination: First Congregational Church. National Park Service. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
  3. ^ "First Congregational Church". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved September 30, 2020. (Includes photos of the 1859 church.)