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

First Church of Christ, Scientist

Frank M. Riley

— 1929 —

First Church of Christ Scientist Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William J. Toman, February 6, 2011

1. First Church of Christ Scientist Marker

Inscription. Designed with simplicity and grace, the First Church of Christ, Scientist is Georgian Revival in style, the form used for many early 20th century Christian Science churches across the country. It is the only Madison church designed by Frank Riley, one of the city's finest architects in the period revival styles. The congregation chose to locate on Wisconsin Avenue, a street that until the 1950's was lined with the steeples and domes of many of Madison's most historic churches.

Erected 1980 by the Madison Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 61.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin, Madison Landmarks Commission series list.

Location. 43° 4.649′ N, 89° 23.243′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is at the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and East Gorham Street, on the right when traveling north on Wisconsin Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 315 Wisconsin Avenue, Madison WI 53703, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin. It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Madison Masonic Temple (here, next to this marker); Steensland House (about 300 feet away, measured in

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a direct line); Quisling Towers Apartments (about 400 feet away); Keyes House (about 500 feet away); Pierce House (about 500 feet away); Bashford House (about 500 feet away); Period Garden Park (about 500 feet away); Mansion Hill Historic District (about 500 feet 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 Riley.

Additional keywords. Architecture; Georgian Revival

Photographed by William J. Toman, February 6, 2011

2. First Church of Christ, Scientist Marker

The marker is on the lower left side of the building.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William J. Toman, February 6, 2011

3. First Church of Christ, Scientist Building

Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,022 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 12, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.