Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church and Parsonage facts for kids
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Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church and Parsonage
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The chapel in 2012
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 Location in Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Location | 1225 South 9th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1905 |
| Built by | A.L. Hansen |
| Architect | A.W. Woods |
| Architectural style | Late Gothic Revival, American foursquare |
| MPS | African American Historic and Architectural Resources in Lincoln, Nebraska MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 99000749 |
| Added to NRHP | June 25, 1999 |
Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church is a very important building in Lincoln, Nebraska. It was the first church for Black people to be started in the city. This historic church and its nearby house (called a parsonage) have been recognized as special places since 1999.
History of Quinn Chapel
The story of Quinn Chapel began in 1870. A group of people started meeting in their homes with a traveling minister. In 1871, a minister named Rev. G. W. Gaines officially created the church.
The first church building for the group was built in 1889. It was located between 10th and 11th Streets on E Street. This building was two and a half stories tall and had a very tall spire, which is a pointed top, about 60 feet high.
In 1899, the church lost its first building. The members then moved into a two-story apartment building that had been fixed up for them. This new location was at 1026 F Street.
A few years later, in 1905, the church built a brand new building on F Street. This is the main part of the church you see today. Later, in 1915, this building was moved to its current spot at 925 C Street.
Architecture and Design
The Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church and its parsonage are both historic buildings. The church was built in 1905 by A. L. Hansen. It was designed in a style called Gothic Revival. This style often includes pointed arches and tall windows, like old European cathedrals.
The parsonage, which is the house next to the church where the minister lives, was built later in 1923. It was designed in the American Foursquare style. This style is known for its simple, boxy shape and practical design.
In 1926, the church building was redesigned by an architect named A. W. Woods. Both the church and the parsonage are connected to the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
National Register of Historic Places
The Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church and Parsonage were added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 25, 1999. This means they are officially recognized as important historical sites in the United States. Being on this list helps protect them and reminds everyone of their special history.
