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N CNR OF ELLIS ST AND OCONTO ST

Historic Name:
ST MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
Other Name:
PESHTIGO FIRE MUSEUM (1960-P)
Reference Number:
23203

Property Location

Location (Address)
N CNR OF ELLIS ST AND OCONTO ST
County
Marinette
City/Village
Peshtigo
Township
Unincorporated community
Town
Range
Direction
Section
Quarter Section
Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built
1928
Additions
Survey Date
1975
Historic Use
Architectural Style
Structural System
Wall Material
Asbestos
Architect
Other Buildings On Site
Demolished
No
Demolished Date
Additional Comments
CENTRAL SQUARE 3 STORY ENTRY TOWER TOPPED BY 1 STORY CUPOLA TOWER, CUPOLA & ROOFEAVES W/ SCROLL CUT BRACKETSCHURCH ORIGINALLY W/ CLAPBOARD SIDINGROUND ARCH STAINED GLASS WINDOWS W/ MOULDED LINTELS 2023 update: St. Mary's, church was nearly complete in early fall 1871, burned to ground during Peshtigo Fire, October 8, 1871. Rebuilt in 1872. Burned to the ground again March 19, 1927 and rebuilt reusing the existing foundation. Congregation moved to new location in 1956, the building was converted to the Peshtigo Fire Museum in 1960. Adjacent cemetery is listed on the National Register and has a mass grave of unidentified fire victims, in addition to graves of known victims who also died in the fire.
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