Property Record
905 10TH ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH |
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| Reference Number: | 68961 |
| Location (Address): | 905 10TH ST |
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| County: | Green |
| City: | Brodhead |
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| Year Built: | 1861 |
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| Additions: | 1911 1913 1966 |
| Survey Date: | 1980 |
| Historic Use: | house of worship |
| Architectural Style: | Romanesque Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Clapboard |
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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, State Historic Preservation Office. Addition on north side of building was constructed in 1913. Stained glass windows were added in 1911 along with new pews. Basement was dug in 1966. The Congregational Church is a small frame structure with a central tower. Its main entrance is framed by a gabled entrance porch supported by columns. The First Congregational Society of Brodhead was established in 1856 soon after the city was platted Meetings of the Society were held in various places until 1861 when the church building was constructed. Several prominent Brodhead citizens were members of this church including J.T. Sherman and E.D. Clinton. Also this is the only congregation in Brodhead which has remained in its original building. |
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| Bibliographic References: | (A) BRODHEAD INDEPENDENT REGISTER 4/17/1991. (B) MONROE EVENING TIMES 4/16/1991. (C) BELOIT DAILY NEWS 8/17/1996. (D) HISTORY OF GREEN COUNTY. 1884, p. 818-819. (E) BICENTENNIAL BOOK. 1976. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |