Nomination for First Methodist Episcopal Church of Alliance, Ohio

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OMB No. 1024-001 Exp. 10-31-8 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service 2 1985 received APR See instructions in How to Complete National Register Forms Type all entries - complete applicable sections The First Methodist Episcopal Church of Alliance, Ohio street & number 470 East Broadway Street - not for publication -vicinity of Present Use - district - public _ unoccupied - agriculture _ museum X building(s) X private -park _ structure .both work in progress - private residence X religious -in process X yes: restricted - government - scientific - yes: unrestricted _ transportation courthouse, registry of deeds, etc. Stark County Recorder 209 Tuscarawas Street, West has this property been determined eligible?

- yes depository for survey records 039 county Accessible entertainment Category Ohio commercial date code site title other: educational Status Ownership object None industrial 2. Location historic state National Register of Historic Places local federal 5. Location of Legal Description Alliance Public Acquisition military 6. Representation in Existing Surveys being considered Inventory-Nomination Form 3. Classification (3-82) 4. Owner of Property 1. Name Christ United Medhodist Church date entered MAY 2 For NPS use only city, town NPS Form 10-900 Canton, OH 44702 X no Check one Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance

Description of the property

tall tower marking its SE corner and smaller towers at the SW and SE corners. rises to the roof, with a basement underneath. Other areas of the church The church is a florid example of the Romanesque Revival style, the lower level built up of seven or eight courses of large sandstone blocks, above the sandstone courses provide light to the basement. Stonework is used in other architectural detalls.

The south-east tower of the church, its highest, provides a catalogue of rounded arch above supported on each side by a plain cornice which continues Incorporating several decorative devices such as dentilation on the inner sharing a heavy stone lintel are divided by engaged columns, above which panel of patterned brickwork with panels of contrasting brick set in the courses of red brick above a string course of contrasting brick which runs brick, it rises to more than half the height of the tower, with "false" On the Broadway Avenue facade, between the two towers, six tall round-headed dentral panel. Here, the sides of the great arch rest on two imposts of is plain red brick almost to the peak, where two small round-headed windows roof line by contrasting brick-work. Condition unexposed excellent fair 7. Description cross which revolves.

are located.The red brick ends in a stepped gable, filled in to the sloping contain three stories. - moveddate X_original site _ruins _ unaltered Christ United Methodist Church is basically square in configuration with a Its interior consists primarily of a massive, corner-oriented sanctuary which original rounded steps of the south east tower) leads to an entranceway, the itself, like all the arches of the church, is made of a rather unique light brick of slightly variable hue, which gives each arch a soft, pol ychrome area, and "billeting" on the outer. Three connected rectangular windows completely about the tower. A dentilated stone panel supports the two arched louvers, separated by a column. The towers of the south west and north east elaborate leafy corbel which identifies the cornerstone.

Made of curved line of the tower, its tall pyramidal roof terminating in a large illuminated windows with six engaged arches mark the first level of the church above the basement, with double rectangular windows on each side. Above is a massive motifs, with the subject of "Christ knocking at the Door" painted in the stone, placed over rectangular side windows for a Diocletian effect. The stained glass window is a stone panel inscribed with the original name of the church, "First Methodist Episcopal Church." The wall area above the windows round-headed window with stained glass primarily in geometric and floral patterned brickwork described on the tower runs across this facade under the date deteriorated which red brick in standard bond is used throughout.Rectangular windows in Xaltered NPS Form 10-900-a OMB No. 1024-0018 Exp.

10-31-84 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service First Methodist Episcopal Church, Alliance, Stark County, Ohio Item number Page 1 extend all around the tower. A dentilated cornice marks the roof line, and The two remaining walls of the church, facing alleys and parking areas, are wood, with a row of rectangular stalned glass windows under a decorated, Inventory-Nomination Form architectural details which do not detract from the original church including Continuation sheet delineates the raised basement and compliment the rusticated raised basement beamwork is preserved underneath. National Register of Historic Places composed of details comparable to those discussed elsewhere: an arched received a series of brick belt courses and a stronger stone belt courses with elevation with a two story stone panel with cross ornament and sign board;a stamped metal cornice.

pair of belt courses run just beneath the outward flared cornice. the roof is a tall pointed cone. (3-82) additional heighth to the interior is another elevation of approx.20 feet in simple surfaces,that of the (N) side affixed inconspicuously toa more recent date entered For NPS use only newel posts, are original.

The chancel was modernized in 1939, but but do not impair viewing of the sanctuary stained glass, and the original connector the addition is separated from the original church by a width of building from the facade elevation.The addition displays overall doorway with arched side windows;rectangular windows in the gable sharing great respect has been paid to the original integrity of the structure and While the interior of the church has been subject to some slight modification, of the original church;a two bay center projection with parapet on the south about six feet which causes the addition to practically read as a separate project outward slightly course by course to create a unique swelling effect.

To the west of the original structure there is a three story brick addition common lintel and small arch above; and the "stepped-gable" effect of with a raised basement which was added in i9i9.Except for this rear Areas of Significance-Check and justify below _ religion - music -_ philosophy - politics/government other (specify) Lewis Thomas, architect Edward L. Miller, Superintendent of Statement of

Statement of significance

(in one paragraph) architecturally because it is the largest, most fully-developed, and most the geographical vicinity, largely in original and well-kept condition. It is example in Alliance of the Romanesque Revival style, the church embodles doors, especially the series of first floor arcaded windows, brick corbelling, The Hillgreen, Lane Pipe Organ Company was founded in Alliance in 1898. The Installation outside of their studio. Portions of the original instrument 1895 1700-1799 1500-1599 1600-1699 economics Stonework 1400-1499 transportation communications X_1800-1899 engineering literature education conservation commerce humanitarian Period archeology-prehistoric invention Builder/Architect agriculture theater science prehistoric Specific dates law exploration/settlement sculpture 1900- landscape architecture appointments, and superior stained glass work.

decorative brick bonding and tall corner tower. The First Methodist Episcopal Church is a major representation of the turn-of-the-century building phase in Alliance churches. An outstanding value is shown especially in exterior workmanship, interior woodcarving and 8. Significance Xarchitecture Methodist Church) constructed in 1895,is significant to Alliance history _archeology-historic Criterion C stylistic characteristics through its use of round arches over windows and industry sides are Sunday School rooms which could be a part of or closed off from the the late 19th century by Lewis Miller to provide efficiency of space and military .communityplanning social/ remain and.they latter expanded the organ..The same company added an echo ornamented example of the Romanesque Revival style and "Akron Plan!

church in apex of the triangular-shaped sanctuary, radlating from the back and to the operable. Hillgreen, Lane Pipe Organ Company went out of business in 1972. art minimal movement during church services.The plan locates the pulpit at the The First Methodist Episcopal Church of Alliance (now known as Christ United the last of the later I9th century downtown Alliance churches.High artistic The First Methodist Episcopal Church is also significant as an early.example 9.

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Bibliography, boundary description, and the people who prepared and reviewed the nomination.

Major Bibliographical References 10. Geographical Data Lots #883 & 884, City of Alliance - State 11. Form Prepared By Rev. J. Roger Skelley-Watts, Pastor August 1, 1984 470 East Broadway Street street & number telephone (216) 823-7136 city or town OH 44601 As the designated State Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89 665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated according to the criteria and procedures set forth by the National Park Service. State Historic Preservation Officer signature U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1983 0 - 419-311 county Northing code Easting organization date Zone national local Attest: name/title Alliance Quadrangle name Entered in the 12.

State Historic Preservation Officer Certification Verbal boundary description and justification Chief of Registration UTM References Christ United Methodist Church List all states and counties for properties overlapping state or county boundaries see continuation sheet Acreage of nominated property I hereby certify that this property is included in the National Register The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: less than one For NPs use only Alliance, Ohio Alliance, Stark County, Ohio section 9, page 1 Cassaday and Turkle Funeral Service, 75 S. Union Ave., Alliance, Ohio, Cassaday and Turkle, 1881-1981, "Beginning another century of service, blending Donaldson, Fred, and Spencer, Paul, A Brief History of First Methodist Church, Fetters, Norman C., at al, History of The First Methodist Church of Alliance, OH.

of The First Methodist Episcopal Church of Alliance, Ohio. First Methodist Church, Dedication of Churchhouse of The First Methodist First Methodist Church, Forever Beginning, Alliance, Ohio, 1966 Alliance, Ohio, Established 1898 The Alliance Historical Society, 1971 467 City Hall Station, New York, NY, published at Highland, NY, Overlook Press. Peterson, Donald, publisher, The Alliance Review newspaper, Alliance, Ohio, Schafer, Michael, editor, Buckeye Publishing Company, The Weekly Guide, newspaper. Alliance, Ohio, various articles. Stark County Historical Society, History of Stark County, HTO Blue, p. 512. Stark County, State of Ohio, Original deeds to Tower Chimes, Revolving Cross, Main Street property, and East Broadway property, all registered with. 1898. 1855. BIBLIOGRAPHY various articles.

innovation with tradition." First Methodist Episcopal Church First Methodist Church, Dedication - Christmas 1919, "The Dedication of The Johannesen, Eric, Selected Landmark Architecture of Alliance, Ohio, Baker, John Marshall, History of Ohio Methodism, Cincinnati; Cuits & Jennings, Fetters, Norman C., Early Alliance Churches. Morgan Memorial Community Chimes and Revolving Cross, Installed - The Tower Episcopal Church, Alliance, Ohio, April 9, 1922. Organ Interests, Inc., The American Organist magazine, April, 1927, Vol. 10, No.

4, WASO Form - 177 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ("R" June 1984) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET First Methodist Episcopal Church of Alliance, nomination by person or local government - REJECT - owner objection Federal Agency: _ Jappeal Jrequest LJ NR decision Reviewer's comments: _ see continuation sheet Nomination returned for: _ technical corrections cited below _substantive reasons discussed below 1. Name 2. Location 3. Classification Public Acquisition 4. Owner of Property 5. Location of Legal Description 6. Representation in Existing Surveys 7.

Description Check one -excellent - unaltered -original site I moved Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance summary paragraph boundary selection sample ruins completeness alterations/integrity Ownership resubmission Condition unexposed Category Reviewer Stark County Status clarity Action: deteriorated RETURN Recom./Criteria Discipline Ohio Working No. Substantive Review: Present Use Has this property been determined eligible? Accessible Date Due: APR /2 1985 5-2-85 Fed. Reg. Date: 2/4/86 I good dates yes APR fair Entered in LACCEPT 8. Significance relationship of integrity to significance Jjustification of exception Other 9. Major Bibliographical References 10. Geographical Data Acreage of nominated property 11. Form Prepared By 12.

State Historic Preservation Officer Certification The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: - national _state - local State Historic Preservation Officer signature Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to - . Phone: Comments for any item may be continued on an attached sheet clarity Date Builder/Architect context completeness Signed title Maps applicable criteria UTM References Quadrangle name justification of areas checked summary paragraph Verbal boundary description and justification relating significance to the resource Specific dates Photographs Statement of Significance (in one paragraph) Areas of Significance-Check and justify below Period ALLIANCE, OHIO REV. J. ROGER SKELLEY-WATTS MAY, 1984 NORTH CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CUMC HISTORY AND RECORDS ROOM ALLIANCE, OHIO REV. J.

ROGER SKELLEY-WATTS MAY, 1984 NORTHEAST CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CUMC HISTORY AND RECORDS ROOM REV. J. ROGER SKELLEY-WATTS MAY, 1984 NORTHEAST CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ALLIANCE,OHIO CUMC HISTORY AND RECORDS ROOM REV. J. ROGER SKELLEY-WATTS MAY, 1984 SOUTHEAST CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ALLIANCE,OHIO CUMC HISTORY AND RECORDS ROOM EXIT REV. J. ROGER SKELLEY-WATTS MAY, 1984 SOUTHWEST CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ALLIANCE,OHIO CUMC HISTORY AND RECORDS ROOM ALLIANCE, OHIO REV. J. ROGER SKELLEY-WATTS MAY, 1984 NORTHWEST CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CUMC HISTORY AND RECORDS ROOM ALLIANCE, OHIO REV. J. ROGER SKELLEY-WATTS NORTHWEST - EXTERIOR DETAIL CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CUMC HISTORY AND RECORDS ROOM ALLIANCE, OHIO REV. J.

ROGER SKELLEY-WATTS MAY, 1984 NORTH - INTERIOR DETAIL CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CUMC HISTORY AND RECORDS ROOM MAY, 1984 SOUTHWEST - INTERIOR DETAIL CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CUMC HISTORY AND RECORDS ROOM ALLIANCE, OHIO REV. J. ROGER SKELLEY-WATTS 75 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) ALLIANCE, OHIO N4D525-W8100/75 ALLIANCE QUADRANGLE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR USGMAP for 470 East Broadway Street JOAN E. SKELLEY-WATTS Alliance, Ohio 44601 J. ROGER SKELLEY-WATTS Church (216) 823-7136 Pastors' Home (216)821-7300 Ms. Barbara Powers August 1, 1984 Dear Ms. Powers: listing of Christ United Methodist Church of Alliance, Ohio on the National Albaceti, architect for The Canton Art Institute, wrote the description. this year, so if our application could be considered at your August 24th OHSPAB meeting we would very much appreciate it. Rev. J.

JRS-W: pm USG Map of Alliance, Ohio marked with location of the church Box of fourteen (14) color slides, numbered Eighteen (18) black and white 8" x 10" glossy photographs, two (2) of each view, each labeled on the back. pc: Jeffrey D. Brown - "The Church on The Hill" - Founded 1839 - Enclosures: Pastor Completed Application Skelley-Watts Sincerely yours, Eric Johannesen Register of Historic Places. Ohio Historic Preservation Office Thank you for your kind consideration, and please call me with any questions Description sheet of slides Greetings to you.Please find enclosed the application and attachments for the CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Parts of this application have been read by Jeff Brown and Eric Johannesen. Their comments have been incorporated into the application.Mr.M.L."A1" 1985 Velma Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 Roger that you might have.

Our church is celebrating its'145th anniversary as an organized congregation NOV 7 1984 210 E. MAIN ST., ALLIANCE, OHIO 44601-2498 PHONE (216) 823-6260 November 6, 1984 Ms. Barbara Powers 1985 Velma Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 I was recently informed that our Christ United Methodist has been a landmark in our city. Approaching Alliance from I trust you will see fit to approve their application. Ralph E. Hunt Yours truly, LLIANCE AREA great old traditional building a part of our heritage. delighted to support this application. Dear Barbara: General Manager been torn down and replaced with modern structures.I Ohio Historical Preservation Office listed on the National Register of Historial Places.Iam in our community.

Many of our old beautiful churches have applaud the elders of this church in their efforts to keep a Church here in Alliance has submitted an application to be CHAMBER.COMMERCE This grand old building, fast approaching 1o0 years in existence, "THE CARNATION CITY" all directions, it stands out as a symbol of religion and welcome The City of FIRST WARD COUNCILMAN Curvis F. Rhyne November 14, 1984 Ms. Barbara Powers Columbus, Ohio 43211 Dear Ms. Powers: Broadway Street, Alliance, Ohio home of the scarlet carnation, our state flower. Joan and Roger Skelley-Watts Pastors, are CFR :mm occasions. Councilman Church here in Alliance. listed on the National Register of historic places. I am writing this letter in support of the application Sincerely yours, doing a magnificent job in the church and the city.Various organizations have benefited from this church.

I have been affiliated with members of this church for Councilman.I also attend Christ United Methodist Church on certain Ohio Historic Preservation Office approximately 35 years, it is located in the lst Ward which I submitted to you from the Christ United Methodist Church to be I am chairman of the Board of Deacons of the Tabernacle Baptist Christ United Methodist Church is located at 470 East 1985 Velma Avenue "The Carnation City" I hope and trust in God that this application be approved. have served as councilman for 33 years.Iam proud to be their Majority Leader NOV 19 November 15, 1984 Mr. Ray Luce Columbus, OH 43211 Dear Mr. Luce: Alliance area is in my district, I recognize that the preservation of this Again, I strongly believe that the Christ United Methodist Chruch should be your assistance, and please keep me informed of the prospects for approval.

Statehouse Columbus, Ohio 43216 614/466-8285 and President Sincerely, 33rd Senate District church's artistic beauty and historical significance is of extreme importance HM/sk 1982 Velma Avenue The Christ United Methodist Church is the last of the Alliance churches built Register of Historic Places will soon receive final review. to the community. Harry Meshel The Ohio Senate State Historic Preservation Officer I am writing to inform you of my strong support for the Christ United Methodist placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Thank you very much for Ohio Historic Preservation Office Church of Alliance, Ohio. Their application for placement on the National in the 19th century. It is the largest, most fully developed, and most The City of OFFICE OF THE MAYOR PHONE 216 / 821-3110 November 16, 1984 Ms. Barbara Powers 1985 Velma Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 Dear Ms.

Powers: FC: djo Pastor J. Roger Skelley-Watts 470 East Broadway Street Mayor response. Sincerely, FRANCIS CARR Ohio Historic Preservation Office Office to the effort being made to list the Christ United Methodist The purpose of this letter is to lend the support of the Mayor's Veteran's Memorials. Church of Alliance to the National Register of Historic Places.The Christ United Methodist Church filed with the application aptly present its features and the reasons The Church is an imposing structure on top of a hill and its "The Carnation City" why I feel strong consideration should be given to your favorable more a part of America.

We are proud of Alliance with its landmarks and heritage; and I believe this church belongs in the National Register to make it spire is visible for a long distance.I believe the descriptions building is located two blocks south of Alliance City Hall and the Ms. Barbara Powers Ohio Historic Preservation Office 1985 Velma Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 November 16, 1984 Dear Ms. Powers, The Christ Unit ed Methodist Church building has "stood out" in my mind for at least* sixty years - ever since I was a student at Mount Union College in Alliance in the 1920's. To me, a more important reason it "stands out" is the fact that it is on a high hill and I know that three or four other churches built around the same area at the turn of the century have all disappeared. That makes the Christ United Methodist Church, indeed, of great historical interest.

to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places. I feel it indeed, should receive James L. McBride Alliance Area Church Council Alliance, Ohio 44601 NOV 20 1984 Sincerely, in Alliance, with the exception of one other much smaller building. Executive Secretary 2405 Eastern Avenue the city from many directions.At night its high steeple with its large cross lit up our affirmative decision and be placed on the Register. its beautiful steeple can be seen above all other structures for miles as you come into For the above reasons I am happy that the church authorities are apply for this building To me, it"stands out"as a most unusual building since its architectural style is unique 470 EAST MARKET STREET ALLIANCE, OHIO 44601 JOHN F. GWIN November 23, 1984 Ms. Barbara Powers Ohio Historic Preservation Office Columbus, OH 43211 Dear Ms.

Powers, Alliance, Ohio, located at 470 East Broadway Street of said City, be In addition, the construction of said structure is very unique in that are no vertical supports in the main Church. The revolving lighted excellent focal point for renovation of our older sections of town, to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and I would The Honorable John F. Gwin, Judge J.R. Skelley-Watts JUDGE ADMINISTRATOR BAILIFF JFG:ma Very truly yours, The Alliance Municipal Court PHONE 823-6181 listed on the National Register of Historic Places. so recommend.

HERMAN AMSTUTZ It is my feeling that this structure is an excellent candidate helped to a great extent the surrounding neighborhood and makes an This unique structure has been a focal point of our City for congregation has cared for this Church and remained the area and is situated at the second highest point of the town, 1985 Velma Ave. I would like to recommend that Christ United Methodist Church of which happens to be one of the highest points of elevation in Ohio. and has encouraged others to remain. Also, because the many years for several reasons. First, it is the largest Church in it was designed and built with large timbers in such a way that there locations in town and several miles from town. cross located on the top of the main spire can be seen from all DEL 10 1984 RONALD V.

GERBERRY 2351 PENNY LANE Colleges and Universities AUSTINTOWN, OHIO 44515 Sub-Committee - Chairman Education - Vice-Chairman (614) 466-6108 - Office (216) 799-2674 - Home Children and Youth (parts) Mahoning and Stark December 3, 1984 Joint Select Committee on Education Commission of Ms. Barbara Powers Select Committee on Ohio Historic Preservation Office 1985 Velma Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 Dear Ms. Powers: Enclosed please find copies of information, some of which you may already have, pertaining to Christ United Methodist Church, 470 East Broadway Street, Alliance, Ohio 44601, who has submitted an application to be listed on the acceptance, as it indeed lends grace and beauty to the community.

Your State Representative NOT PRINTED AT TAXPAYER EXPENSE 43215 Counties Enclosure COMMITTEES: Sub-Committee Financial Institutions State Government Pupil Competency Columbus High Technology favorable consideration of this magnificant church would be sincerely appre- the States It is my understanding that preliminary state approval was granted by the I strongly urge and recommend this historic and beautiful church for 7lst House District Ohio Historical Society on August 24,1984,and final review is scheduled for to call upon me. ciated not only by me,but the members of the Alliance community. Thank you in advance for your time and interest in this matter and should you have any questions regarding this recommendation, please do not hesitate Very National Register of Historic Places. CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 470 East Broadway Street JOAN E. SKELLEY-WATTS Alliance, Ohio 44601 J.

ROGER SKELLEY-WATTS Church (216) 823-7136 Pastors' Home (216)821-7300 Columbus, Ohio 43215 November 2, 1984 The Christ United Methodist Church of Alliance, Ohio has submitted an A letter of support from your office would be of great help to the Ms. Barbara Powers 1985 Velma Avenue Also, please send a copy of the support letter to me. - "The Church on The Hill" - Founded 1839 - Enclosures Pastor Yours, State Representative Skelley-Watts Dear Representative Gerberry: December 7. Thank you very much for your help.Your support is deeply appreciated. Greetings, and may God guide the important work that you do on behalf Ohio Historic Preservation Office approval of our application.I have enclosed a copy of our application Suite 1920 and an outline of the anniversaries that we are celebrating this year. application to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

of us who reside in your District. Ronald V. Gerberry 88 East Broad Street Your letter should be sent to: Preliminary State Approval was granted by the Ohio Historic Society on August 24,1984,and the application comes up for Final Review on SYNOPSIS OF HISTORICAL + 1866 New Building completed on Main Street. cost was paid for by Ohio State Senator Silas J. Willíams. of Hil1green-Lane Company. Parts of that original organ are still intact. Tower Bells and Revolving, Illuminated Tower Cross given to church by Ramsey. (65th Anniversary) In Christ United Methodist Church history, 16 years. ACHIEVEMENTS-1984 Anniversary). First Methodist Episcopal Church of Alliance now Christ United Methodist Church. The sanctuary included the first pipe organ installed by the Alliance firm 1917 Adjoining Community House (now Education Building) was erected.

Leonard Welch, Mount Union College music student, begins tenure as church Alliance industrial pioneers Colonel William H.Morgan and Willis H. organist (35th Anniversary). + 1919 + 1949 + 1969 + 1982 + 1839 Congregation established (145th Anniversary) - +1923 The Echo Organ in the Sanctuary ceiling installed by Hillgreen-Lane Company. Lanny Hisey begins tenure as chancel choir and music director 1965The Chapel is dedicated and many church improvements made. 1. Name Christ United Methodist Church, Alliance, Ohio andfor common street & number - - not for publication - vicinity of _ state _ county - 3.

Classification - unoccupied - public - agriculture - museum - building(s) - private _ commercial - park - structure - work in progress _ educational _ entertainment X religious _ object - In process X yes: restricted - government _ scientific - being considered - yes: unrestricted - industrial - transportation - military _ other: Ohio, 44601 5. Location of Legal Description courthouse, registry of deeds, etc. city, town Canton, Ohio 44702 - yes - no -federal - - local 039 code Location None Accessible both Ownership received Category Stark Status Alliance title site Inventory-Nomination Form private residence 6. Representation in Existing Surveys Christ United Methodist Church Present Use Stark County Recorder National Park Service Public Acquisition has this property been determined eligible?

National Register of Historic Places The First Methodist Episcopal Church of Alliance, Ohio historic United States Department of the Interior 209 Tuscarawas Street, West Type all entries-complete applicable sections For NPS use only 470 East Broadway Street See instructions In How to Complete National Register Forms date entered depository for survey records date 4. Owner of Property district Ohio clty, town X excellent - deteriorated - unaltered X original site . ruins X altered - unexposed by contrasting brick. A dentilated cornice marks the roof line of the tower, its tall in to the sloping roof line by contrasting brick-work. 7. Description Condition details comparable to those discussed elsewhere: an arched doorway with arched side red brick above a string course of contrasting brick which runs completely about the tower.

On the Broadway Avenue facade, between the two towers, six tall round-headed windows uous series of tall, round-headed windows with engaged arches which extend all around the Check one (Continued) imposts of stone, placed over rectangular side windows for a Diocletian effect. The patterned brickwork described on the tower runs across this facade under the imposts to A dentilated stone panel, supports the two arched louvers, separated by a column. The nected rectangular windows sharing a heavy stone lintel are divided by engaged columns, towers of the south west and north east corners share many of these characteristics.

But Christ United Methodist Church is basically square in configuration with a tall tower primarily of a massive, corner-oriented sanctuary which rises to the roof, with a basement The south-east tower of the church, its highest, provides a catalogue of devices used small round-headed windows are located. The red brick ends in a stepped gable, filled light brick of slightly variable hue, which gives each arch a soft, polychrome effect. the basement..Stonework is used in other architectural details. windows;rectangular windows in the gable sharing a common lintel and small arch above; The Freedom Avenue facade between the towers contains a projecting bay composed of by a plain cornice which continues around the tower. Inside the arch is an ornate.fanlight the Door" painted in the dentral panel.

Here, the sides of the great arch rest on two The church is a florid example of the Romanesque Revival style, the lower level built throughout the building.A stepped stairway (newer than the original rounded steps of the Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance tower. A.dentilated cornice marks the roof line, and the roof is a tall pointed cone. Only the"headers"of the bricks are used in the arches, incorporating several decorative rectangular windows on each side.Above is a massive round-headed window with stained (Conti - moved date beginning with an elaborate leafy corbel which identifies the cornerstone. Made of curved glass primarily in geometric and floral motifs, with the subject of "Christ knocking at date pyramidal roof terminating in a large illuminated cross which revolves.

unique to this tower is a decorative bartizan or turret corbelled out from the corner, the two arches over the smaller side windows. Beneath the central stained glass window south east tower) leads to an entranceway, the rounded arch above supported on each side up of seven or.eight courses of large sandstone blocks, above which red brick in standard effect.Above and slightly behind this bay rises a round tower, punctuated by a contin- above which is to be found a long lancet window with its own arch.Just under the louvers is a panel of patterned brickwork with panels of contrasting brick set in the courses of brick, it rises to more than half the heighth of the tower, with "false"lancets suggested -(Continuation Sheet) 7.

DESCRIPTION - Christ United Methodist Church The two remaining walls of the church, facing alleys and parking areas, are simple surfaces, that of the (N) side affixed inconspicuously to a more recent structure. interior is another elevation of approx. 20 feet in wood, with a row of rectangular of the sanctuary stained glass, and the original beamwork is preserved- underneath. By M. L. Albacet1 Architect, Canton Art Institute stained glass windows under a decorated, stamped metal cornice.

and other cosmetic improvements have been sensible.All stained glass panels are original, While the interior of the church has been subject to some slight modification, great with leafy newel posts, are original.The chancel was modernized in 1939, but compliments in a floral motif on the arm-rests;all of the interior woodwork including the stairways The shingled roof consists of two gables meeting to form and "L,"overwhich is a white the existing interior. Drop-ceilings have also been installed, but do not impair viewing louver.Recessed behind the outer brick walls and giving additional heighth to the most protected by the insertion of clear glass exterior panels.The pews, ornately carved - landscape architecture - religion - prehistoric - science _ archeology-historic - conservation - literature - - sculpture - agriculture - social/ .

engineering - music - theater X 1800-1899 _ commerce - transportation _ industry - politics/government - communications _ other (specity) and well-kept condition. It is the last of the latter 19th Century downtown Alliance 1895 1600-1699 1400-1499 1500-1599 1700-1799 Period in a floral motif on the arm-rests; all of the interior woodwork including the stairways of seven or eight courses of large sandstone blocks, above which red brick in standard 8. Significance United Methodist Church is basically square in configuration with a tall tower marking humanitarian bond is used throughout.

Rectangular windows in the sandstone courses provide light to Ramsey was the secretary-treasurer of the first industry in Alliance, Marchand and also significant in association with persons important to the past history of Alliance, The church is a florid example of the Romanesque Revival style, the lower level built up of a massive, corner-oriented sanctuary which rises to the roof, with a basement underneath. notably industrial pioneers Colonel William H. Morgan and Willis H. Ramsey, Ohio State Wallace, and the Alliance organ manufacturing company of Hillgreen-Lane. and other cosmetic improvements have been sensible. All stained glass panels are original, its SE corner and smaller towers at the SW and SE corners. Its interior consists primarily Specific dates (Continued) woodcarving and appointments, and superior stained glass work. First M. E.

Church is Revival style and "Akron Plan" church in the geographical vicinity, largely in original Other areas of the church contain three stories. While the interior of the church has been subject to some slight modification, great is the Union Avenue United Methodist Church. early settler of Alliance (182l), who began his activity in First M. E. Church in 1860. Church) constructed in 1895,is significant to Alliance history architectually because The site location, set upon a hill, was originally part of the Joshua Cassaday farm, an The interior "Akron Plan"was developed by Lewis Miller and copied throughout the world Builder/Architect Mr.Willis H. and Margaret M. Ramsey bought the property for the church in 1894. Mr. X_architecture Statement of Significance (in one paragraph) in the 19th Century.

Mr.Miller was president of the Board of Trustees of Mount Union Stonework 1900- -economics Areas of Significance-Check and justify below The original building is 118'x 106'with the main tower and steeple133'high.Christ -education - military - - invention -law exploration:settlement - philosophy Senator and entrepeneur Silas J. Willíams, and pastors Dr. A. B. Leonard and Dr. J. J. _ art CRITERION C: Architectual and Artistic Importance. CRITERION B: Historical Importance. Painting of the sanctuary stained glass, and the original beamwork is preserved underneath. the basement.Stonework is used in other architectural details. The First Methodist Episcopal Church of Alliance (now known as Christ United Methodist it is the largest, most fully-developed, and most ornamented example of the Romanesque with leafy newel posts, are original.

The chancel was modernized in 1939,but compliments College in Alliance from 1869 -1899. Chapman Hall of Mount Union College is listed on 8. SIGNIFICANCE - Christ United Methodist Church business in 1972. significance. Morgan, which became the Morgan Engineering Company.Mr. Ramsey joined with Colonel their studio.Portions of the original instrument remain and they later expanded the Christian Advocate for many years. held more local, governmental, civic, and business posts than could be listed here, and were the industrial pioneers of late l9th century Alliance, with state and historical present church, and later became National Secretary of the Board of Foreign Missions chimes are the only ones of their kind in Alliance.Both Messers Morgan and Ramsey Hillgreen-Lane Organ Company, Transue-Williams Company, and many other Alliance ventures.

The Hillgreen, Lane Pipe Organ Company was founded in Alliance in 1898. The organ which Elizabeth N.Morgan.Colonel Morgan's castle home, Glamorgan, in Alliance is listed Continuation Sheet) The Rev.Dr.A.B.Leonard,pastor here from 1864 to 1866,laid the cornerstone of the 1868, was an active member for all his years, and paid for one-fourth of the original 1885.His son became a bishop in 1916 and his daughter a leader in the missionary The Honorable Ohio State Senator Silas J.Williams;joined this church on December 13, for the M.E.c.denomination.He ran for Governor of Ohio on the Prohibition ticket in He was appointed a member of the Governor's Canal Commission in 1896. Ramsey (Col.Morgan's sister),T.R. Morgan company's founder),and His wife, lation remains intact and operable. Hil1green, Lane Pipe Organ Company went out of William H.

Morgan in donating the tower cross and chimes in memory of Margaret Morgan ever designed and installed under the direct supervision of Colonel Morgan.The tower building.He was also a business partner with Col. Morgan, as well as partner in they built in this sanctuary was Opus l-- the first built for installation outside of movement.Dr.J.J. Wallace,pastor in 190l was later the editor of the Pittsburgh organ.The same company added an echo organ in 1923 and all of that original instal- - UMT References Lots #883 & 884 - state Rev. J.

Roger Skelley-Watts, pastor date August L, 1984 street & number Alliance, Ohio state Ohio 44601 - local As the designated State Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89- I hereby certity that this property is included in the National Register organization Easting code date Quadrangle scale county 1:24,000 Northing 470 East Broadway Street See attachment. national 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification Verbal boundary description and justification List all states and counties for properties overlapping state or county boundaries 10. Geographical Data 9. Major Bibliographical References Attest: Acreage of nominated property less than one (1) The evaluated significance of this property within the state Is: 11.

Form Prepared By Christ United Methodist Church Keeper of the National Register State Historic Preservation Officer signature For Nps use ony city or town name.title telephone (216)-823-7136 665),I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated Zone according to the criteria and procedures set forth by the National Park Service. Quadrangle name Alliance, Ohio Cassaday and Turkle Funeral Service, 75 S. Union Ave., Alliance, Ohio, Innovation with tradition." Donaldson, Fred, and Spencer, Paul, A Brief History of First Methodist Church, Fetters, Norman C., at al, History of The First Methodist Church of Alliance, OH. First Methodist Church, Dedication of Churchhouse of The First Methodist Episcopal Church, Alliance, Ohio, April 9, 1922.

First Methodist Church, Forever Beginning, Alliance, Ohio, 1966 Alliance, Ohio, Established 1898 Johannesen, Eric, Selected Landmark Architecture of Allíance, Ohio, The Alliance Historical Society, 1971 467 City Hall Station, New York, NY, published at Highland, NY, Overlook Press. Peterson, Donald, publisher, The Alliance Review newspaper, Alliance, Ohio, Alliance, Ohio, various articles. Stark County Historical Society, History of Stark County, HTO Blue, P. 512. Stark County, State of Ohio, Original deeds to Tower Chimes, Revolving Cross, 1898. 1855. BIBLIOGRAPHY various articles. Morgan Memorial Community Chimes and Revolving Cross, Installed - The Tower of The First Methodist Episcopal Church of Alliance, Ohio.

Cassaday and Turkle, 1881-1981, "Beginning another century of service, blending First Methodist Church, Dedication - Christmas 1919, "The Dedication of The Organ Interests, Inc., The American Organist magazine, April, 1927, Vol.10,No.4, Fetters, Norman C., Early Alliance Churches. Schafer, Michael, editor, Buckeye Publishing Company, The Weekly Guide, newspaper. Main Street property, and East Broadway property, all registered with. DEC 6 1984