Property Record
2501 W WISCONSIN AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church |
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| Other Name: | Central United Methodist Church |
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| Reference Number: | 111511 |
| Location (Address): | 2501 W WISCONSIN AVE |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1904 |
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| Survey Date: | 1980 |
| Historic Use: | church |
| Architectural Style: | Late Gothic Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Stone - Unspecified |
| Architect: | Turnball and Jones |
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| Demolished?: | Yes |
| Demolished Date: | 0 |
| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation-Public History. This church was demolished and replaced by #118266. Dissatisfaction with Evangelical Methodism lead to the formation of the Milwaukee City Mission and Extension Sociey. First building was located on N. 27th in 1884. Congregation was renamed in 1904 to Wesley Methodist Episcopal. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE: Central United Methodist is a fine example of a small Gothic Revival church. Constructed of red sandstone its facade is dominated by two tower elements, one greater, one lesser and the massive arched windows of stained glass. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Dissatisfaction with the philosophy and tenents of English Methodism resulted in the establishment of the Millwaukee City Mission and Extension Society. Their first building was at N. 27th and Wells Streets, and were known as Washington Avenue Methodist Episcopal. In 1904 they moved to thier present site and were renamed Wesley Methodist Episcopal. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Building Permit. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |