Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Luther Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church

Claude & Starck; Reginald Stehr

— 1921-1923; 1957-1958 —

Luther Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William J. Toman, June 1, 2012

1. Luther Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church Marker

Inscription. The Gothic Revival style church by preeminent Madison architects Claude & Starck is a masterwork example of this style. The mid-century Gothic Revival style education building by Reginald Stehr is significant as a contemporary representation of the style. Together, these limestone buildings create a composition, showcasing the variant but compatible stylistic eras. The church features Gothic arches, buttresses, deeply recessed openings, and sculptural tracery. The education building's design defers to the church with suggestions of Gothic arches in the ornament of the windows.

Designated August 2, 2011

Erected 2012 by the Madison Landmarks Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin, Madison Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2011.

Location. 43° 4.378′ N, 89° 24.173′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Marker is at the intersection of University Avenue and North Mills Street, on the left when traveling west on University Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1021 University Avenue, Madison WI 53715, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The School of Pharmacy (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); 9XM - WHA (about 700 feet away); Securing the Future (about 700 feet away); Global Vision (about 700 feet away); The First Dance (about 800 feet away); A Grand Experiment (about 800 feet away); Reform and Revolt (about 800 feet away); Dr. Robert Fassnacht (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. This is a list of markers for buildings designed by Claude & Starck.

Also see . . . Luther Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church. The church's web site includes a virtual tour with photos of the church interior. (Submitted on June 3, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.)

Additional keywords. Architecture

Photographed By William J. Toman, June 1, 2012

2. Luther Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church Marker

The marker is to the right of the main entrance at the bottom of the stairs.

Photographed By William J. Toman, June 1, 2012

3. Luther Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church Marker

Photographed By William J. Toman, June 1, 2012

4. Luther Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church Marker

Luther Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William J. Toman, June 1, 2012

5. Luther Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church

This is a view of the steeple on the southwest corner of the church.

Photographed By William J. Toman, June 1, 2012

6. Luther Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church

The education building is to the left of the church.

Luther Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church Education Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William J. Toman, June 1, 2012

7. Luther Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church Education Building

Photographed By William J. Toman, June 1, 2012

8. Luther Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church Education Building

Photographed By William J. Toman, June 1, 2012

9. Luther Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church

This is the main entrance to the education building, with the church in the background.

Luther Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church Main Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William J. Toman, June 1, 2012

10. Luther Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church Main Entrance

Sculpture over Church Main Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William J. Toman, June 1, 2012

11. Sculpture over Church Main Entrance

Luther Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William J. Toman, June 1, 2012

12. Luther Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church Cornerstone

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 747 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on June 3, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.