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623 2ND AVE E

Historic Name:
SWEDISH SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH
Other Name:
SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH
Reference Number:
76

Property Location

Location (Address)
623 2ND AVE E
County
Ashland
City/Village
Ashland
Township
Unincorporated community
Town
Range
Direction
Section
Quarter Section
Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built
1892
Additions
Survey Date
1982,2017
Historic Use
Architectural Style
Structural System
Wall Material
Aluminum/Vinyl Siding
Architect
Other Buildings On Site
Demolished
No
Demolished Date
Additional Comments
SHORT SQUARE CNR TOWER, PALLADIAN WINDOWS RETURN CORNICES*

1982: Architectural Description and Significance
Compact L-plan church building with short square corner tower around which are gabled extensions. Each street facade exhibits a return cornice and a Palladian windows. Addition on side dated 1951 made of brick.

2017: Re-sided with vinyl (was clapboard) which, in turn, eliminated some of the original detailing; new porch and staircase.
Bibliographic References
See Sharon Manthei, "Ashland: Oh How You've Changed," Volume 2: Churches and Schools, (2004) pages 14 & 19.

National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings

National/State Register Listing Name
Not Listed
National Register Listing Date
State Register Listing Date
Contributing
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