Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church and Parsonage facts for kids
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Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church and Parsonage
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Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church and Parsonage
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 Location in Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Location | 236 and 254 W. Mill St. Columbus, Wisconsin |
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| Built | 1878/1885 |
| Architect | E. Townsend Mix/Richard D. Vanaken |
| Architectural style | High Victorian Gothic/Italianate |
| NRHP reference No. | 09000509 |
| Added to NRHP | July 8, 2009 |
The Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church and Parsonage is a special group of historic buildings in Columbus, Wisconsin. It includes a church built in 1878 and a house next door, called a parsonage, built in 1885. These buildings are important because they were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. This means they are officially recognized as valuable parts of history.
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A Look Back at the Church's History
The First Lutheran Church in Columbus
The Zion Lutheran church community, also known as a congregation, started in 1858. They were the very first Lutheran church in the town of Columbus. Their first church building was built in 1859. Later, in 1868, this original church was moved to the Mill Street location.
Building the New Church
The church building you see today opened in 1878. It was built to replace the older, smaller church. A famous architect from Milwaukee, named Edward Townsend Mix, designed this new church. He used a style called High Victorian Gothic. This style often includes tall, pointed features. The church has a very tall steeple, which is like a spire, that reaches 125 feet into the sky.
Growing and Expanding
As more people joined the church, the congregation needed more space. So, in 1887, they made the church bigger. They added a new chancel, which is the area around the altar. They also added a sacristy, a room where clergy prepare for services. New items like a baptismal font and a pipe organ were also added.
The Parsonage Next Door
Right next to the church is the parsonage. This is a house where the church's pastor or minister lives. The current parsonage was built in 1885. It replaced an older wooden house that was there before. A carpenter named Richard D. Vanaken built this house. He also worked on the church building. The parsonage was built in the Italianate style, which often features decorative brackets and tall windows. In 1903, the congregation added an extension to the parsonage, making it even larger.
