Central Ave. & 12th St.
| Description: |
On slide mount: Central & 13th Yes The Former Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church (now Central Avenue United Methodist Church)512 East 12th Street1891Williams and Otter of Dayton, Ohio, ArchitectsThis church, with several other structures in the city, form a representative sample of Romanesque Revival architecture. The visual impact of the massive roofs and campanile is obvious. This was a hallmark of the style.Established by members of Roberts Park Church, the first building for the congregation was at the northwest corner of North and Alabama Streets. At this time, it was known as Trinity Methodist Church. In 1877, Trinity Church merged with a United Brethren Church located at 12th and College to form the Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church. Construction of this building commenced in 1891, with its dedication occurring in 1892.Old Northside Historic Area Preservation Plan, 1979 church |
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| Source: |
http://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/HT/id/665 |
| Collection: |
Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission Image Collection |
| Rights: | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ |
| Copyright: |
In Copyright |
| Geography: |
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States, http://sws.geonames.org/4259418/, 39.76838, -86.15804 |
| Subjects: |
Historic buildings--Indiana--Indianapolis Architecture--Indiana--Indianapolis Built environment Historic districts Churches Romanesque Revival brick stone rustication stringcourses corbel tables arches tracery towers domes turrets |
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