Wauwatosa in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Congregational Church
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, October 24, 2011
1. First Congregational Church Marker
The Congregationalists were the first to organize a church in Wauwatosa. In 1853 they purchased this lot for $50 and erected a small wooden church. The present structure, designed by architect Edwin O. Kuenzli, was begun in 1919 and enlarged in 1959. The 1853 church was incorporated into the west end of the building. The steeple is a replica of one in Williamstown, Massachusetts.Erected 1980 by Wauwatosa Landmarks Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 43° 3.067′ N, 88° 0.609′ W. Marker is in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. Marker is on Church Street north of North Menomonee River Parkway, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1511 Church Street, Milwaukee WI 53213, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Church Street Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Benjamin Hart House (within shouting distance of this marker); Dittmar-Robertson Building (about
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Also see . . . First Congregational Church of Wauwatosa. (Submitted on December 31, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin.)
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, October 24, 2011
2. First Congregational Church Marker
with Milwaukee County Marker
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, September 16, 2011
3. First Congregational Church
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, October 24, 2011
4. First Congregational Church
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, September 16, 2011
5. First Congregational Church
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, September 16, 2011
6. First Congregational Church Sign
sign located at the corner of Church Street and Menomonee River Parkway
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 449 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 22, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
