Property Record
223 S DIVISION ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | St. Mary Magdalene Church |
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| Other Name: | St. Mary Magdalene Church |
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| Reference Number: | 116839 |
| Location (Address): | 223 S DIVISION ST |
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| County: | Waupaca |
| City: | Waupaca |
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| Year Built: | 1932 |
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| Survey Date: | 1998 |
| Historic Use: | house of worship |
| Architectural Style: | Late Gothic Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Stone Veneer |
| Architect: | Foeller, Schober & Berners |
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| Demolished?: | Yes |
| Demolished Date: | 2023 |
| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | St. Mary Magdalene Church is a two story Neo-Gothic Revival style church building that has a main block with a steeply-pitched gable roof and an attached square tower. To the south of the main block is a two-story wing that has a gable roof. The entire complex is covered with stone veneer that has attractive tan and brown hues. The main block feature gothic-arched openings and buttresses. A large gothic arched stained glass window sits above the main entrance, which has been remodeled. The bell tower features buttresses and gothic-arched openings for the belfry that are decorated with smooth stone veneer. A later-added wing projects from the north wall of the main block and its design harmonizes with the original sections of the building. Of particular note is the streamlined nature of the design, reflecting the modern era of gothic church construction. Making the church particularly attractive is the stone veneer which has many tan and brown hues, suggesting sandstone walls. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Freiburger, Rosemary and John Holzman. Our Heritage. Waupaca, WI: Waupaca County Post, 1976, p. 111. Waupaca Post, 2 February 1932, p. 1. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |