455 E Huron St

455 E Huron St

Green Lake

Berlin

1923

1991,2025

house of worship

Late Gothic Revival

Brick

No

This one story Neogothic Revival styled church is in good condition, featuring an irregular shaped plan configuration, a granite stone foundation, and a brick exterior. Trim materials are stone, wood, brick and concrete, while the multi-gabled roof and tower are covered with tile. Related buildings include those found in the Oakwood Cemetery (GL 21/20-22, 25-27). Architectural/Engineering Significance: This structure contributes to the significance of the Oakwood Cemetery Historic District under Criterion C as an outstanding and unusual example of a Neogothic style funerary chapel of particularly picturesque form. This handsome 20th century structure is notable for its quality materials, fine craftsmanship and masterful composition. The Griffity Memorial chapel is the focal point of the Oakwood Cemetery Historic District, which contains several contributing accessory buildings including the handsome stone gateway and the public restroom pavillion. 2025; The Griffith Memorial Chapel is a Neogothic Revival-style funerary chapel constructed in 1923. The irregular footprint is organized around a main squared tower block, featuring pointed parapet walls, multi-gabled rooflines, and secondary squared tower forms that range in height from two to three stories. The chapel has a granite stone foundation, brick exterior, and tiled roofline. Trim materials are stone tracery, wood, and brick. Fenestrations are of pointed arch configuration with stained and leaded glass windows. The property is fully encircled by a driveway and lines of mature trees. It has underwent full rehabilitation in 1970 and again in 1997. Associated with 6 other AHI entries within Oakwood Cemetery: #48727 entrance #48728 gate fence #48729 garage #48731 stone retaining wall #48732 cemetery #48733 park pavilion

“Oakwood Cemetery." City of Berlin. Accessed July 18, 2025. https://cityofberlin.net/oakwood-cemetery/.

Not Listed

Yes