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

University Presbyterian Church and Student Center

Edward Tough, Architect

— 1931 - 1935 —

University Presbyterian Church and Student Center Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William J. Toman, February 26, 2012

1. University Presbyterian Church and Student Center Marker

Inscription. Commonly known as the Pres House, this building is significant as a masterfully executed example of the Gothic Revival style which was locally popular between 1915 and 1945 for the construction of churches. The primary façades are of rock-faced Lannonstone and the main entrance is located within an imposing 70-foot high corner tower. The building exhibits stylistic elements such as Tudor-arched wood doors, projecting oriel windows with diamond-shaped panes of glass, leaded-glass casement windows, Gothic arches, and walls with stone buttresses, tracery and pinnacles.

Designated October 15, 2002

Erected 2012 by the Madison Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 145.)

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 date for this entry is October 15, 2008.

Location. 43° 4.469′ N, 89° 23.932′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Marker is at the intersection of East Campus Mall and State Street, on the right when traveling north on East Campus Mall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 731 State Street, Madison WI 53703, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Born in Madison, the Wisconsin Idea changed the nation

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(within shouting distance of this marker); State Historical Society (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Grand Experiment (about 500 feet away); A Living Room for Campus (about 600 feet away); Armory & Gymnasium (about 600 feet away); Luther Memorial Chapel (about 600 feet away); 9XM - WHA (about 700 feet away); Leaders in Science (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Regarding University Presbyterian Church and Student Center. According to the Madison Landmarks Commission, "Designed in the Neo-Gothic Revival style, this campus ministry church is veneered with Lannonstone and brick and features design elements of Tudor-Gothic. The Rev. Matthew C. Allison worked tirelessly to promote the Presbyterian campus ministry on the UW campus, which culminated in the construction of this church. Religious campus ministries emerged on state-supported college campuses in the early twentieth century as a response to the prohibition of religious instruction in state schools."

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Photographed By William J. Toman, February 26, 2012

2. University Presbyterian Church and Student Center Marker

The marker is to the right of some of the Tudor-arched wood doors mentioned in the marker.

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Photographed By William J. Toman, February 26, 2012

3. University Presbyterian Church and Student Center Marker

University Presbyterian Church and Student Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William J. Toman, February 26, 2012

4. University Presbyterian Church and Student Center

The main entrance and the imposing 70-foot high corner tower mentioned in the marker are in the middle of this photo.

Photographed By William J. Toman, February 26, 2012

5. University Presbyterian Church and Student Center

Photographed By William J. Toman, February 26, 2012

6. University Presbyterian Church and Student Center

This is the State Street side of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 29, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 464 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 29, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 3, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.