Trinity Lutheran Church (Canton, Ohio) facts for kids
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Trinity Lutheran Church
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| Location | 415 W. Tuscarawas St., Canton, Ohio |
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| Area | Less than 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1886 |
| Architect | Guy Tilden |
| Architectural style | Romanesque Revival, Gothic Revival |
| MPS | Architecture of Guy Tilden in Canton, 1885-1905, TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 85001802 |
| Added to NRHP | August 23, 1985 |
Trinity Lutheran Church is an old Lutheran church building in downtown Canton, Ohio. It was built in the 1880s for a growing church community. The church closed in the early 2010s. Today, this building is known as a historic site because of its importance.
History of the Church
The first Lutheran church in Canton was called First Lutheran. Later, some members from First Lutheran decided to start a new church. They wanted a church where services were held in English. This new group officially started their own church in November 1838. This new church became Trinity Lutheran.
What Does the Church Look Like?
The Trinity Lutheran Church building mostly uses a style called Romanesque Revival. This was a favorite style of the architect, Guy Tilden. However, the church committee also wanted some Gothic Revival features.
The most noticeable part of the church is its tall bell tower, which is about 60 feet (18 meters) high. Other important parts include a covered entrance for cars, called a porte-cochere. The church also has beautiful, fancy stained glass windows. Not many buildings in Canton show Romanesque Revival style as well as this church does.
Building Details
The Trinity Lutheran Church was built in 1886. It is the oldest building designed by Guy Tilden that is still standing in Canton. The church's base is made of stone, and its roof is asphalt. The walls are made of sandstone.
The bell tower is on the left side when you look at the church from the street. It has an entrance at its bottom. There are also tall, pointed windows, called ogive windows, that go up most of the tower. Smaller ogive windows are at the top of the tower, which has a steep, pyramid-shaped roof.
The main part of the church has a pointed roof section, called a gable, facing the street. Another entrance and the porte-cochere are on the right side. These parts look like the original Romanesque style. For example, the windows in the middle of the front look like windows from old cloisters. Also, the walls get thicker closer to the ground, which was common in the original Romanesque style. The entire building is about 70 feet (21 meters) wide and 180 feet (55 meters) long.
A Historic Landmark
In 1985, Trinity Lutheran Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places. It earned this special recognition because of its important architecture and its role in the community's history. It was the first building designed by Guy Tilden to get this honor. Later, other buildings he designed, like Bender's Restaurant downtown, were also added to the Register.
However, being a historic landmark could not keep the church open forever. In late 2010, the church members decided to close their congregation. This happened after a time when only about thirty people came to Sunday services. After the church closed, a local developer bought the building. They plan to turn it into a place for weddings, a wedding chapel.
