First Congregational Church (Platteville, Wisconsin)

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First Congregational Church
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Location80 Market,
Platteville, Wisconsin
Coordinates 42°44′9″N90°28′42″W / 42.73583°N 90.47833°W / 42.73583; -90.47833
Arealess than one acre
Built1869
ArchitectGeorge Nettleton
Architectural stylevernacular Romanesque
NRHP reference No. 85001359 [1]
Added to NRHPJune 19, 1985

The First Congregational Church in Platteville, Wisconsin was built in the Romanesque architecture style in 1869 and expanded in 1895. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 19, 1985, for its architectural significance. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "First Congregational Church". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
  3. Pfefferkorn, Melvin G. (January 15, 1985). "First Congregational Church". NRHP Inventory-Nomination Form. National Park Service. Retrieved June 11, 2016.