Christ Church of LaCrosse

  • Also Known As: Christ Episcopal Church of LaCrosse, Wisconsin

  • Address: 831 Main St
  • Type: Church
  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Building

Christ Episcopal Church, on the northwest corner of Ninth and Main an outstanding example of the Romanesque Revival style of architecture. This church is one of two remaining examples of the Romanesque Revival style in LaCrosse that were constructed of stone. The city once had several examples of this type of architecture but few used cut stone more appropriate to the style. The overall design, the excellent use of colored stone, the decorative elements on the main tower and around the entrance, as well as the Tiffany window in the south transept make this church unique to the region. The elaborate interpretation of this style as evidenced in this building was in anticipation of its proposed role as an Episcopal cathedral. - US NRHP, Joan Rausch and Richard Zeitlin, August 1984


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Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1898/00/00 Tiffany Studios Artisan The Tiffany Glass and Decorating Co create a stained glass window for the south transept. The blue-green glass of this window and the contoured drapery of the figure of Christ are outstanding examples of Tiffany's use of color and texture in windows.
1898/00/00 Merno S Detweiler Architect M S Detweiler designs a Romanesque Revival church to be lit by 450 incandescent fixtures. The lamps use the power of 16 candles because the filaments of the bulbs do not last long at a higher watt and because people are used to the light provided by gas. Invention of Public Electricity Supply
1899/00/00 E Hackner Company of LaCrosse Architect Designed by the architect, the Manitowoc Seating Company, of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, manufacture the pews and chancel furniture. The altar and reredos are of special design, made by the E Hackner Company of LaCros.
1899/00/00 Charles J Connick Artisan This stain glass window in the north transept depicting the Beautitudes is donated by Mrs Frank P Hixon in memory of her late husband who was a vestryman of the church. The window was designed by Charles J Connick in cooperation with donor and the rector.
1899/00/00 Christ Church of LaCrosse is completed with stucco and plaster decorations by sculptor and modeler, C W Mellinsh, of Columbus, Ohio. The Tiffany window is a gift of Mrs Angus Cameron in memory of her late husband, Senator Angus Cameron.

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Particulars for Christ Church of LaCrosse:
Area of Significance Architecture
Criteria Architecture-Engineering
Sight Category Building
Building Type Church
Area of Design Decorative Arts
Owner Private
Historic Use Religious Property
Architectural Style Romanesque Revival
Building Attribute Stained Glass



US National Registry of Historic Places Data »

Accurate at time of registration: 19th June 1985

PLACE DETAILS
Registry Name: Christ Church of LaCrosse
Registry Address: 831 Main St.
Registry Number: 85001361
Resource Type: Building
Owner: Private
Architect: Detweiler,M.S.
Architectural Style: Romanesque
Contributing Buildings: 1
Certification: Listed in the National Register
CULTURAL DETAILS
Level of Significance: Local
Area of Significance: Art, Architecture
Applicable Criteria: Architecture-Engineering
Criteria Consideration: Religious property
Period of Significance: 1875-1899
Significant Year: 1898, 1899
Historic Function: Religion
Historic Sub-Function: Religious structure
Current Function: Religion
Current Sub-Function: Religious structure

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