First Lutheran Church of the Reformation facts for kids
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First Lutheran Church of the Reformation
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U.S. Historic district
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 Location in Connecticut
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| Location | 77 Franklin Sq., New Britain, Connecticut |
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| Built | 1903 |
| Architect | Caldwell, William |
| Architectural style | Late Gothic Revival |
| Part of | Downtown New Britain (ID16000210) |
| NRHP reference No. | 10000825 |
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| Added to NRHP | August 30, 2010 |
| Designated CP | May 3, 2016 |
The First Lutheran Church of the Reformation is a really old and important church. You can find it at 77 Franklin Square in New Britain, Connecticut. The church group started way back in 1885. The building you see today was built between 1903 and 1907. This church is a great example of a style called Late Gothic Revival. Because it's so special, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
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Discovering the Church's Design
The First Lutheran Church of the Reformation stands in downtown New Britain. It's on the west side of Franklin Square. This church is a big building made of stone. It has many cool features from the Gothic style.
Unique Features of the Church
The church looks the same on both sides. It has two tall, square towers at the front. These towers have four levels and pointy tops called pinnacles. The original steeples were removed after one was hit by lightning. The corners of the towers have strong supports called buttresses. The windows on the sides also have these buttresses. Most windows are tall and narrow with pointed arches. This is a classic Gothic style. In the middle of the front, there is a large round window. It sits in a special arched space.
The Church's Story and Growth
New Britain saw many new people move there in the late 1800s. These immigrants came from countries in northern Europe. Many Germans and Swedes settled in the city. They brought their Lutheran faith with them.
How the Church Began
The First Lutheran Church of the Reformation officially started in the 1880s. Their first church building was built around that time. The current, larger building was constructed from 1903 to 1907. This was needed because the number of people joining the church was growing very fast. William Caldwell designed the main church building. Later, Walter Crabtree added more parts to the church in the 1900s.
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