National Register of Historic Places

Methodist Episcopal Church

Salem, Marion County, Illinois
Listed
August 28, 2018
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
100002823

About this property

The Methodist Episcopal Church is a historic church at 116 E. Schwartz Street in Salem, Illinois. The church was built in 1907 for Salem's congregation of the Methodist Episcopal Church; the congregation had to raise the funds for the church twice, as its treasurer stole the original funds during its construction. Architects Charles Henry and Son of Ohio designed the church in the Richardsonian Romanesque style. Their design includes a rusticated stone exterior, a large rounded window, arched entrances supported by stone columns, and two square towers. An education building with a matching rounded window was added to the west end of the church in 1960. Interior designer and church member Vi Mueller redesigned the church's sanctuary in 1968; her design repurposed household items to create elaborate decorations at a low cost. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 28, 2018.

Location

116 E Schwartz St.
Salem, Marion County, Illinois
38.62811, -88.94486

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When was Methodist Episcopal Church listed on the National Register?

Methodist Episcopal Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 28, 2018.

What type of historic resource is Methodist Episcopal Church?

Methodist Episcopal Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Methodist Episcopal Church?

The period of significance for Methodist Episcopal Church is recorded as the industrial era.

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