English Lutheran Church facts for kids
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English Lutheran Church
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 Location in Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Location | 1040 New Hampshire St., Lawrence, Kansas |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | c.1870, 1900, 1936, 1941, 1992-1993 |
| Architect | Haskell, John G.; Lescher, William |
| Architectural style | Late Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 95000945 |
| Added to NRHP | July 28, 1995 |
The English Lutheran Church is a very old and important building in Lawrence, Kansas. It is located at 1040 New Hampshire Street. This historic church was first built around 1870 and made bigger in 1900. Because of its special history and design, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.
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About the Church Building
The English Lutheran Church has two stories. It is built from strong, rough-cut limestone blocks. The building sits on a solid foundation also made of limestone. The church is quite large, measuring about 46 feet by 78 feet.
Cathy Ambler, who leads the Historic Resources Commission, once said that old buildings like this church remind us to value history. She believes they are important for both the past and the future of a town.
History of the English Lutheran Church
Early Construction
The church was built in 1870. It was designed in the Gothic Revival style. This style often includes pointed arches and tall windows, like old European cathedrals. The architect was John G. Haskell. He was a famous architect in Kansas. He designed many important buildings in Lawrence, including the Douglas County Courthouse and even parts of the Kansas State Capitol.
Saving a Landmark
At one point, there were plans to tear down the English Lutheran Church. However, many people wanted to save it. After a four-year legal disagreement, a group called Ashlar LC bought the building. The Lawrence Historic Preservation Alliance and the Kansas State Historical Society also worked hard to save it.
Restoration and New Life
The architectural firm Craig Patterson and Associates helped restore the church. They changed it so it could be used as modern office space. On November 6, 1993, Governor Joan Finney held a special ceremony to celebrate the building's new purpose. In 1995, the church was officially placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building right next to the old church was once the parsonage, which is where the church's minister used to live.
