Property Record
510 E COLLEGE AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Lawrence Memorial Chapel |
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| Other Name: | LAWRENCE MEMORIAL CHAPEL |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 39006 |
| Location (Address): | 510 E COLLEGE AVE |
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| County: | Outagamie |
| City: | Appleton |
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| Year Built: | 1918 |
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| Additions: | 1993 |
| Survey Date: | 2005 |
| Historic Use: | house of worship |
| Architectural Style: | Colonial Revival/Georgian Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Limestone |
| Architect: | Childs & Smith; C.R. Meyer and Sons |
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| 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, Division of Historic Preservation-Public History. Additional map codes are: 9/8. Related buildings: OU 31/14, 16-17, 20, 22; 32/11; 73/29-30. Following building description does not include modern additions at rear. The Lawrence University Memorial Chapel is a rectangular, end-gable-roofed, random ashlar limestone structure of imposing Georgian Revival design. The south facing facade features a monumental, pedimented, portico extending the full width of the elevation with 6 fluted columns on pedestals sheltering the pedimented entrances. The pediment is ornamented with a motif of high relief swag flanking a shield. Rising from the main roof just behind the portico is the elaboratley articulated domed belfry resting on a tall square base. The side elevations are divided into 6 bays with the central four articulated with monumental wooden arcade Palladian windows with blind fans on the upper level over richly enframed tripartite fround floor windows. The rear elevation is obscured by a modern, flat-roofed, brick and east concrete panel classroom building. The Lawrence Memorial Chapel contributes to the significance of the Lwrence University Historic District under Criterion C as a superb example of early twentieth century Georgian Revival design. Perhaps the most distinguished example in Wisconsin of a Georgian Revival church structure, the Lawrence Chapel is notable for its fine proportions, authentic detailing and thoughtful use of local building materials to coordinate with the campus early twentieth century architectural theme. This structure was previously surveyed in 1991. Within the two years to follow, a metal, glass and concrete panel addition was made to the rear to connect the chapel and the music department building to the west. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Marguerite Schumann, Creation of a Campus (1957); Charles Breunig, "A Great and Good Work": A History of Lawrence University, 1847-1964 (1994). Architecture and History Survey. May 2005. Prepared by Heritage Research, Ltd. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |