Nomination for Trinity German Evangelical Lutheran Church

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NPS Form 10.900 OMB No. 1024-0018 Exp. 10-31-84 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service and or common 2. Location street & number N/A not for publication city, town N/A vicinity of State - county - public - unoccupied - museum * building(s) X private .structure _ work in progress . religious _object - in process - yes: restricted - government X yes: unrestricted X not applicable - military . other: 4. Owner of Property 5. Location of Legal Description -local Ohio 43211 transportation both Accessible code commercial Category entertainment educational historic industrial Columbus Ownership district Inventory-Nomination Form Status (3-82) park 6.

Representation in Existing Surveys site being considered scientific agriculture Public Acquisition Ohio Trinity Lutheran Church January-February 1975 Present Use private residence Trinity German Evangelical Lutheran Church National Register of Historic Places See instructions in How to Complete National Register Forms Type all entries-complete applicable sections 3. Classification date entered 404 South Third Street For NPS use only 1. Name federal X state received SEP 12 1985 Trinity Lutheran Church Congregation Attn; Phyllis Harms, President 039 Franklin Xno Ohio43215 has this property been determined eligible? 7. Description X original site - excellent X altered The interior has witnessed changes:since its original construction, primarily between are intact in this area. One was removed when addition was added in 1966 to make a door.

The original interior would have had a high center pulpit, no alter, a small communion table beneath the pulpit, no center aisle in the pews, and the organ and choir in the scenes and floral designs. Alterations include a remodeling in 1903 when the chancel, sacristy and organ room were was also changed. At this same time the art glass windows were first installed. Windows in the southeast corner of basement, however, were not installed until 1924. The windows which stands in the Cathedral Church of Our Lady in Copenhagen, Denmark. names also, because of Anti-German sentiment. Condition CONT. ruins fair basilican plan. new pews were purchased. sided spire with a cross tops the tower. Check one were made by the Von Gerichten Art Glass Company who had studios in New York and Columbus. 1938.The present simple decor was designed in 1968.

The foundation stone inscribed in German centered in the west wall of the balcony was Describe the present and original (if known)physical appearance

Description of the property

Openings in the church are symmetrical.It is topped with a slate gable roof.In 1876 They were in Columbus from 1860-1939.German inscriptions at the base of each window in- A 1935 windstorm which nearly blew the steeple off caused the installation of a metal-re- hasa tall pointed arch window and is topped with a steep gable with corbeling.A six- Fulton Streets in downtown Columbus is a 2 story,3 x6 addition) common The 10-l/2 foot high statue of Christ on a pedestal above the alter was installed between .deteriorated X good and segmental arched openings. 1903. and 1917, many of which have become significant in their own right. Most of the ornamentation exists on the east wall where the alter is. A series of three arches 1903 and 1917.

It is a copy of Danish sculptor, Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen's (1770-1884) unexposed unaltered Trinity German Evangelical Lutheran Church located at the northeast corner of Third & Of Romanesque Revival styling,the main body of the church has shallow-buttressed walls many other German street names and parks in German Village were being given English bond brick structure with a limestone foundation.Its cornerstone was laid in July 1856 under the cornice on all sides.The projecting cornice is supported by wood brackets. The more ornate tower and spire are of Gothic Revival styling.Each side of the tower apse are ornamental and so is the archivolt of this opening.The sanctuary hasa coved rear in the balcony.At one time the walls and ceilings were elaborately painted with and its dedication took place December 1857.Its rectangular plan measures 105'x57'.

a brick tower with three bells and a steeple were added.The church is of the common There is an arcaded corbel table around the gable and OMB No. 1024-0018 Exp. 10-31-84 National Park Service Trinity German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio Item number 7 its architectural integrity. The boundaries selected include the historic structure, the 1966 addition because it is attached, and the remainder of the city lots on which the buildings sit. visually.

(3-82) Page date entered received Inventory-Nomination Form Continuation sheet historic part has witnessed minimal alternation on the exterior, the structure upholds Although the above-mentioned interior changes have occurred,.the church basically has National Register of Historic Places the exterior is easily distinguishable from the historic part of the structure and the For NPS use only the addition was attached.It also helps to set the old and new structures apart United States Department of the Interior NPS Form 10-900-a Additions to the property involve a 2 story brick educational wing added to the north elevation in 1966.

It was designed by Eiselt & Eiselt and appears to more than double structures which helped to minimize the need for changes in the original building when Areas of SignificanceCheck and justify below - archeology-historic X 1800-1899 +- politics government Statement of

Statement of significance

(in one paragraph) The Trinity German Evangelical Lutheran Church is stone label molds, wood tracery over the louvers, an arcaded corbel table, steeply-pitched In the context of s urveyed churchés in Columbus, there was no other brick church of Both of these churches were designed in the Gothic Revival style, unlike Trinity. In all three instances, the steeples were additions. 1600-1699 1500-1599 1400-1499 commerce conservation communications theater transportation industry economics engineering humanitarian invention science philosophy education Period location. military music social/ law agriculture literature Norman detailing. sculpture Significant details of the Gothic Revival steeple include pointed-arched windows with jecting central tower bay. gables and the spires. This steeple was added in 1876. 8.

Significance exploration/settlement a result of a dispute over synodical affiliation and a controversy over the preaching of 1900- significant under Criteria A for its association with the development of the Lutheran Gothic Revival steeple in Columbus. their church was built at Third and Fulton Streets South Street)in 1856-7. Revival style church of this period and plan and as one of three churches which has a structure was built to house their services in l820 and their first church was erected 8) added a tower and spire from 1848-58,and St.Mary's Church added a steeple in 1700-1799art community planning landscape architecture X religion other (specify) Trinity, however they did not have a permanent place of worship until 1868. the brick walls, arcaded corbel table and shallow buttresses. Specific dates 1856, 1876 Builder Architect George Kannemacher, Builder in 1844 as St.

Paul's. That building was demolished in 1917 and they rebuilt at a new as the Trinity German Evangelical Lutheran congregation in 1848. Their separation was as Significant architectural details representative of the Romanesque Revival design include architecture art archeology-prehistoric prehistoric this structure has.segmental-arched openings and it is symmetrically designed with a pro- Rather than round arches, organized in Columbus and the oldest Lutheran church standing in Columbus.It was built The First English Lutheran congregation split from St.

Paul's at about the same time as A 48-member faction split off from St.Paul's United Lutheran Reformed Church and organized The first Lutheran church in Columbus was organized as early as 18l9.A modest frame services in English rather than German.This new congregation believed in the strict Presbyterian (1857-59) had two towers and Westminister Presbyterian(1856-7) was of more 9.

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Major Bibliographical References 10. Geographical Data Quadrangle scale 1:24,000 UT M References _ state 11. Form Prepared By January, 1985 Columbus, Ohio. The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: Xlocal 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. I hereby certify that this property is included in the National Registeriin U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1983 0 - 419-311 date code county Easting Northing organization Zone Attest: name/title national Historic Preservation Consultant State Historic Preservation Officer signature Chief of Registration List all states and counties for properties overlapping state or county boundaries 12.

State Historic Preservation Officer Certification city or town Kathy Mast Kane For NPS use only Wm. Martin the east and Fulton Street on the south. 14) 263-3440 Ohio 43202 As the designated State Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89 A |112/ |3/219/41710 L414.214 31710 street & number 257 West Lakeview Avenue telephone History of Franklin Co., Keeper of the National Register SHPO WASO Form - 177 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET Fed. Reg. Date: Federal Agency: - -appeal -sample J request Reviewer - Date Due: - - see continuation sheet Nomination returned for: - _technical corrections cited below _substantive reasons discussed below 1. Name 2. Location 3. Classification 4. Owner of Property 5. Location of Legal Description 6.

Representation in Existing Surveys 7. Description - unaltered -original site - excellent -deteriorated - moved - summary paragraph - boundary selection resubmission yes Condition Category REJECT completeness Discipline 85003132 ruins Accessible Status ACCEPT Action: RETURN Substantive Review: Franklin County owner objection fair alterations/integrity Recom./Criteria Has this property been determined eligible? Public Acquisition Working No. NR decision Present Use Trinity German Evangilical Lutheran Church Entered in the Describe the present and original (if known)physical appearance nomination by person or local government Reviewer's comments: Check one clarity .3.87 Jetionel Begister - good Ownership unexposed ("R" June 1984) 10-10-55 8. Significance - summary paragraph Other 11. Form Prepared By Signed - Date .

Builder/Architect context completeness title state clarity justification of exception Maps applicable criteria relating significance to the resource Verbal boundary description and justification Specific dates 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification UTM References relationship of integrity to significance Quadrangle name 9. Major Bibliographical References The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: State Historic Preservation Officer signature Statement of Significance (in one paragraph) Photographs Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to 10. Geographical Data Acreage of nominated property Comments for any item may be continued on an attached sheet justification of areas checked Phone _national _local Period Areas of Significance-Check and justify below 404 S.

Third St., Cols, OH January, 1985 Trinity German Evangelical Lutheran Church Franklin County Kathy Mast Kane Sanctuary & windows-n 257 West Lakeview Ave., Cols, OH 404 S. Third St., Cols, OH January, 1985 Franklin County Lutheran Church Trinity German Evangelical Kathy Mast Kane Sanctuary from alter-w. 257 West Lakeview Ave., Cols, OH 404 S. Third St., Cols, OH January, 1985 Lutheran Church Interior-ground floor-s.w. Trinity German Evangelical Franklin County Kathy Mast Kane 257 West Lakeview Ave., Cols, OH 404 S. Third St., Cols, OH January, 1985 Franklin County Lutheran Church Kathy Mast Kane Connection between old church Trinity German Evangelical & addition-s 257 West Lakeview Ave., Cols, OH 404 S. Third St., Cols, OH January, 1985 Interior - 1966 Addition-n Trinity German Evangelical Franklin County Lutheran Church Kathy Mast Kane 257 West Lakeview Ave., Cols, OH 404 S.

Third St., Cols, OH 257 West Lakeview Ave., Cols, OH January, 1985 Lutheran Church Trinity German Evangelical Franklin County Kathy Mast Kane Facade (west) & south elevs-n.e. 404 S. Third St., Cols, OH January, 1985 Facade (west) elev., partial-e Trinity German Evangelical Franklin County Lutheran Church Kathy Mast Kane 257 West Lakeview Ave., Cols, OH 404 S. Third St., Cols, OH January, 1985 Lutheran Church Franklin County Trinity German Evangelical Entry detail-e 257 West Lakeview Ave., Cols, OH 404 S. Third St., Cols, OH January, 1985 Franklin County Lutheran Church Trinity German Evangelical Kathy Mast Kane Rear (east) & north elevs-s.w. 257 West Lakeview Ave., Cols, OH 404 S. Third St., Cols, OH January, 1985 Franklin County Kathy Mast Kane Trinity German Evangelical Lutheran Church Rear & north elev detail 257 West Lakeview Ave., Cols, OH TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 404 S.

Third St., Cols, OH January, 1985 Trinity German Evangelical Franklin County Kathy Mast Kane Lutheran Church 257 West Lakeview Ave., Cols, OH Rear (east) & south elev-n.w. 404 S. Third St., Cols, OH January, 1985 Franklin County Lutheran Church Trinity German Evangelical Kathy Mast Kane 257 West Lakeview Ave., Cols, OH Facade (west) & south elevs-n.e. 404 S. Third St., Cols, OH January, 1985 Lutheran Church Trinity German Evangelical Franklin County Kathy Mast Kane Sanctuary from choir loft-s.e. 257 West Lakeview Ave., Cols, OH 404 S. Third St., Cols, OH January, 1985 Lutheran Church Trinity German Evangelical Kathy Mast Kane Franklin County Facade (west) & north elevs-s.e. 257 West Lakeview Ave., Cols, OH ERAN CHURCH RDSTREET 404 Third St., Cols, OH January, 1985 Lutheran Church Trinity German Evangelical Franklin County Facade - Addition connector-s.e.

Kathy Mast Kane 257 West Lakeview Ave., Cols, OH 404 S. Third St., Cols, OH January, 1985 Lutheran Church Franklin County Front entry details-s Trinity German Evangelical Kathy Mast Kane 257 West Lakeview Ave., Cols, OH 404 S. Third St., Cols, OH January, 1985 Franklin County Trinity German Evangelical Lutheran Church Kathy Mast Kane 257 West Lakeview Ave., Cols, OH 404 S. Third St., Cols, OH 1985 Franklin County Lutheran Church Kathy Mast Kane Trinity German Evangelical 257 West Lakeview Ave., Cols, OH Sanctuary & windows-ns. January, 75 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) SOUTHEAST COLUMBUS QUADRANGLE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR SOUTHEAST COLUMBUS, OHIO OHIO-FRANKLIN CO. L7 329470 4424370 UNITED STATES ROAD CLASSIFICATION GEOLOGICAL SURVEY N3952 5w8252.5/7.5 1985 Velma Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 August 20, 1985 Ms. Carol Shull, Chief 1100 L Street, N.W.

Dear Carol : Mad ison Brookfleld Center Historic District W. Ray Luce SOCIETY 614/466-1500 HISTORICAL Portage County Lutheran Church Enclosures Warren Sincerely, State Historic Preservation Office Peters Cartridge Factory Trinity German Evangelical National Register of Historic Places London Commercial Historic District Fowler Center Historic District National Park Service East Main Street Historic District Franklin New Submisslons SINCE 1885 Ohio Historic Preservation Office Department of the Interior Please contact me if you have any questions. WRL:bp Washington, D.C. 20240 notification procedures have been followed for these new submissions. Enclosed are six new National Register nominations.All of the appropriate Trumbull