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1913 Church in Milwaukee, WI

Posted on OHD: 3/13/23. Last OHD Update: 3/13/23.
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2722 W Highland Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53208

Welcome to this stunning church, one of a kind opportunity, St. Luke's Emmanuel Baptist Church. ''It is significant as one of the few examples of Neoclassical church architecture in Milwaukee. Extant Neoclassical building in Milwaukee are essentially the product of early 20th century design & rely heavily on Roman prototypes. It is a Pantheonic structure w a two-story portico and a copper lantern-topped dome. The building is centrally planned w an elongated portico on the south elevation. Ornament is limited to the six, fluted, limestone Corinthian columns, the glazed terra cotta ornament in the tympanum of the pediment and the enriched jambs of the entrances. Terra cotta cornices serve as the only decoration on the main body of the church and complement the tan face brick used throughout'
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Manwinder Bhagat, Shorewest Realtors :: (414) 226-4570

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