National Register of Historic Places

Ward Congregational Church

Ward, Boulder County, Colorado
Listed
August 2, 1989
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
89000981

About this property

Ward Congregational Church, at 41 Modoc in Ward, Colorado, was built in 1894-95 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Also known as Ward Community Church, it was listed in 1989 as part of the "Metal Mining and Tourist Era Resources of Boulder County" multiple property submission. In its nomination it was asserted to be architecturally significant "because of its intact design, materials and workmanship which are typical of the building traditions of the period and make it an excellent example of the style of construction used for community buildings during this time in Boulder County."

Location

41 Modoc
Ward, Boulder County, Colorado
40.07287, -105.50870

Categories

EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Ward School
Industrial
0.1 mi
Modoc Mill
Industrial
0.6 mi
Denver, Boulder and Western Railway Historic District
Listed
3.5 mi
Gold Hill Historic District
Listed
5.3 mi
Snowbound Mine
Industrial
6.6 mi

Questions about this property

When was Ward Congregational Church listed on the National Register?

Ward Congregational Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 2, 1989.

What type of historic resource is Ward Congregational Church?

Ward Congregational Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Ward Congregational Church?

The period of significance for Ward Congregational Church is recorded as the industrial era.

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