Grand Avenue Congregational Church
Also known as: Irish Cultural Heritage Center2133 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Former Congregational Church, home to the Irish Cultural Heritage Center since 1996
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Overview Looking Southwest
The building is on the south side of Wisconsin Avenue, the "main street" of Milwaukee. It is very close to the Marquette University campus.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2013
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Coordinates:
+43.03862, -87.9398143°02'19" N, 87°56'23" W
Quadrangle map:Milwaukee
Description
Limestone Romanesque church designed by prominent Milwaukee architect Edward Townsend Mix, known for its large auditorium, now serving the Irish community. It is also home to a large Kimball classical pipe organ.
National Register information
- Status
- Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on January 16, 1986
- Reference number
- 86000110
- Architectural style
- Victorian: Romanesque
- Area of significance
- Architecture
- Level of significance
- Local
- Evaluation criteria
- C - Design/Construction
- Property type
- Building
- Historic function
- Religious structure
- Current function
- Religious structure
- Period of significance
- 1875-1899
- Significant year
- 1888
Update Log
- September 10, 2013: Updated by J.R. Manning: Updated Status and Added Photos