Property Record
2602 W AUER AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Church of the Resurrection |
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| Other Name: | Resurrection Lutheran Church, Westside Church of God in Christ |
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| Reference Number: | 113608 |
| Location (Address): | 2602 W AUER AVE |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Year Built: | 1914 |
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| Additions: | 1924 1942 1960 |
| Survey Date: | 19802023 |
| Historic Use: | house of worship |
| Architectural Style: | Late Gothic Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | Peter Green-1914; Gaarder and Gaarder-1924; Alfred Stewart-1960 |
| Other Buildings On Site: | Y |
| Demolished?: | No |
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| 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, State Historic Preservation Office. Original design was by Peter Green in 1914. Lack of funds suspended construction until 1924 when the new congregation, English Lutheran Church of Resurrection, resumed building under the architectural team of Gaarder and Gaarder. In 1942, the l-shaped addition was built at the rear. In 1960, Alfred Stewart designed the octagonal tower addition. 2023- surveyed as part of Milwaukee Houses of Worship thematic survey. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Cornerstone. Construction date: building permit |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |