A 1914 Romanesque Revival church in Madison, Nebraska, now used for concerts, plays, and art exhibits after its congregation disbanded in 2007.
At a glance
The Historic Presbyterian Community Center is a former Presbyterian church in Madison, a city in northeastern Nebraska. Built in 1914, it served a congregation for nearly a century. Today a local nonprofit owns the building and opens it for community events, including weddings and funerals.
History
The building was constructed in 1914 for a Presbyterian congregation. It remained a church until 2007. By then the congregation had dwindled, making it impossible to continue supporting the building for worship.
A local nonprofit organization then acquired the property. The group uses the former sanctuary for plays, concerts, and art exhibits. Private events such as weddings and funerals also take place here.
What you see
The building was designed in the Romanesque Revival style. Its interior follows the Akron plan, a scheme for arranging Sunday-school rooms that was widely used through much of the final third of the 19th century.
Cultural significance
Because of its exterior and interior design, the building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places under the name First United Presbyterian Church. The listing recognizes both its Romanesque Revival architecture and its Akron-plan interior.
Key facts
- Country: United States
- City: Madison, Nebraska
- Coordinates: 41.8273, -97.4541
- National Register of Historic Places: listed as First United Presbyterian Church
Practical information & getting there
The center is in Madison, in northeastern Nebraska. The city sits in the Midwestern United States, roughly 120 miles northwest of Omaha. Check local listings for public events at the center.
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