St. Paul's German Evangelical Church
St. Paul's German Evangelical Church, Gothic Revival church in Old Louisville, United States.
Description
St. Paul's German Evangelical Church is a Late Gothic Revival building at 213 East Broadway featuring stone walls, a prominent corner tower, and detailed tracery in its windows. The structure combines a church sanctuary and parish house within a single unified design.
History
The congregation was founded in 1836 as First German Evangelical Congregation and moved to this location in 1906. The building was designed by the architectural firm Clarke and Loomis to serve the growing German-American community.
Culture
The church served as a gathering place for Louisville's German community and shaped the religious and social life of the neighborhood. Its design reflected the values and prosperity of the congregation that built and maintained it.
Practical
The building has been empty since 1987 and suffered fire damage in October 2024. It is not open for visits but can be viewed from the outside to appreciate its architectural details.
Did you know?
The building was designed by Clarke and Loomis, a notable architectural firm that skillfully combined the church sanctuary and parish house in a single structure. This integrated design allowed the congregation to house both worship and community functions in one location.
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