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The building’s focal point is a three-stage steeple embellished with classical columns and garlands, terminating in a domed lantern. A colossal pedimented Corinthian portico embellishes the facade. The Boston firm of Kilham, Hopkins, and Greeley, working in association with Madison architects Law, Law, and Potter, designed the church, which was completed in 1930. The interior was altered in 1967.
"This imposing Georgian Revival style building was dedicated in January, 1930. It was designed by Kilham, Hopkins and Greeley of Boston, specialists in church, town hall and school architecture. Supervision of the design and construction was by Law, Law, and Potter of Madison.
A visual landmark of [University] Heights, the First Congregational Church was only the the fourth church to be constructed on the west side. During the University of Wisconsin enrollment bulge following World War II, the 1,300 seat sanctuary was used as a lecture hall for the sociology and political science departments." Madison Landmarks Commission, University Heights: A Walk Through A Turn of the Century Suburb, n.d.
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