Sixth Church of Christ, Scientist (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
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The former Sixth Church of Christ, Scientist, built in 1902, is an historic Christian Science
church edifice located at 1036 North Van Buren Street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
. It was designed in the Gothic Revival
and Romanesque Revival
styles by noted architect Elmer Grey
, who was then based in Milwaukee, but later moved to California
where he designed Christian Science
churches in Los Angeles
and Long Beach
. On March 27, 1980, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places
. On May 17, 1983, Sixth Church was made a locally designated historic site by the city of Milwaukee.
Today it is occupied by the Metrobrook Church
Christian Science
Christian Science is a system of thought and practice derived from the writings of Mary Baker Eddy and the Bible. It is practiced by members of The First Church of Christ, Scientist as well as some others who are nonmembers. Its central texts are the Bible and the Christian Science textbook,...
church edifice located at 1036 North Van Buren Street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
. It was designed in the Gothic Revival
Gothic Revival architecture
The Gothic Revival is an architectural movement that began in the 1740s in England...
and Romanesque Revival
Romanesque Revival architecture
Romanesque Revival is a style of building employed beginning in the mid 19th century inspired by the 11th and 12th century Romanesque architecture...
styles by noted architect Elmer Grey
Elmer Grey
Elmer Grey, FAIA was an American architect and artist based in Pasadena, California. Grey designed many noted landmarks in Southern California, including the Beverly Hills Hotel, the Huntington Art Gallery, the Pasadena Playhouse and Wattles Mansion...
, who was then based in Milwaukee, but later moved to California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
where he designed Christian Science
Christian Science
Christian Science is a system of thought and practice derived from the writings of Mary Baker Eddy and the Bible. It is practiced by members of The First Church of Christ, Scientist as well as some others who are nonmembers. Its central texts are the Bible and the Christian Science textbook,...
churches in Los Angeles
First Church of Christ, Scientist (Los Angeles, California)
The former First Church of Christ, Scientist, built in 1912, is an historic Christian Science church edifice located at 1366 South Alvarado Street, in Los Angeles, California...
and Long Beach
First Church of Christ, Scientist (Long Beach, California)
The former First Church of Christ, Scientist is an historic Christian Science church building located at 440 Elm Avenue, Long Beach, California, United States...
. On March 27, 1980, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
. On May 17, 1983, Sixth Church was made a locally designated historic site by the city of Milwaukee.
Today it is occupied by the Metrobrook Church
See also
- Sixth Church of Christ, Scientist (disambiguation)
- List of former Christian Science churches, societies and buildings