Main Street Building, United Church of Ovid
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The First Congregational Church of Ovid is a religious building in Ovid, Michigan. It was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1971 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Registered Site #: Local Site #0114 In 1871, 22 people began Ovid's First Congregational Church with minister Reverend William Mulder. The next year, the congregation hired master carpenter George Fox to construct this building at the corner of High and Park Streets. In 1876, a bell was installed in the belfry. In 1899, with a growing congregation, the structure was moved to its current location and enlarged, adding a basement and two porticoes. In 1843, the Congregational and Methodist churches merged, using both buildings until 1972. In 1979, this church became a private residence. The First Congregational Church of Ovid is a frame Gothic Revival structure, in a modified T-plan. The original section measures 34 feet (10 m) by 58 feet (18 m); later additions increase the size. It has a gable roof and clapboard-covered walls with pilaster strips at the corners. The 75 feet (23 m) tall, three-stage two-story square tower topped with an octagonal belfry contains unique decorative touches. Gothic elements include tall, narrow arch-top windows and a rose window.
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When was Main Street Building, United Church of Ovid listed on the National Register?
Main Street Building, United Church of Ovid was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 13, 1972.
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Main Street Building, United Church of Ovid is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
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The period of significance for Main Street Building, United Church of Ovid is recorded as the industrial era.
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