Newtown Historic District

24 N Lewis St

Central United Methodist Church, Ca. 1892

BrickContributes to the historic character of the district

1892
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From the National Register nomination

Brick, 2 stories with bell tower; gable roof; 3 bays plus tower bay on north; no porch. Romanesque Revival characteristics. Heavily remodeled ca. 1915. Entrance recessed in tower bay. Main facade features triple round-arched stained glass window, rose window, corbelling, stone belt course, stone foundation, Bell tower features creneilated parapet, corbelling, round and square-headed openings with stone surrounds and lintels with 1/1 lights. Remodeling by architect T. J. Collins included enlarged, new front added to original Lewis Street facade; tower appears to be unaltered.

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  • T. J. Collins architect in 1915 (Remodeling)

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