National Register of Historic Places

English Lutheran Church

Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas
Listed
July 27, 1995
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
95000945

About this property

English Lutheran Church is a historic church at 1040 New Hampshire Street in Lawrence, Kansas. It was built in c.1870 and expanded in 1900. It was added to the National Register in 1995. It is a two-story church built of rusticated limestone on a limestone block foundation. It is about 46 by 78 feet (14 m × 24 m) in plan. "Still woven into the threads of the downtown's built environment, the church is a proud reminder to our citizens that older buildings should be savored not only for their contribution to the past, but also for their potential contributions to the future." Cathy Ambler, Chair Historic Resources Commission It was built in Gothic Revival style in 1870 by pioneer Kansas architect John G. Haskell (responsible for many Lawrence landmarks as well as the Douglas County Courthouse and Kansas State Capitol). It was at one point slated for demolition, but after a 4-year legal dispute, was purchased by Ashlar LC and restored, through efforts of the Lawrence Historic Preservation Alliance and Kansas State Historical Society. Craig Patterson and Associates architectural firm rehabilitated it and adapted it to reuse as modern office space. On Nov. 6 1993, Governor Joan Finney ceremonially reopened the building to its new life. In 1995, it was placed on the National Historic Register. The building next to the old church is the original parsonage.

Location

1040 New Hampshire St.
Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas
38.95954, -101.22848

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When was English Lutheran Church listed on the National Register?

English Lutheran Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 27, 1995.

What type of historic resource is English Lutheran Church?

English Lutheran Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for English Lutheran Church?

The period of significance for English Lutheran Church is recorded as the industrial era.

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