1723 Bryant Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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| Address: | 1723 Bryant Avenue N |
| Neighborhood/s: | Old Highland, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Near North, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| City/locality- State/province |
Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| County- State/province: |
Hennepin County, Minnesota |
| State/province: | Minnesota |
| Country: | United States |
| Year built: | 1901 |
| Primary Style: | Gothic Revival |
| Major Alterations: | Intact |
| Historic Function: | Religious/Place of worship |
| Current Function: | Religious/Place of worship |
| Architect or source of design: | E.J. Donahue |
| Builder: | F.H. Raidt |
| Material of Exterior Wall Covering: | Brick |
| Material of Roof: | Asphalt Shingles |
| Material of Foundation: | Limestone |
| First Owner: | Church of the Ascension |
| Part of the Site: | {{{site_name}}} |
Property Description: Brick structure; steeply-pitched, cross-gabled roof; prominent center gable flanked by two towers (northern turret dominating in size);
Southern tower has 1 arched window composed of a stained glass; above arched window is circular stained glass window; above this is pointed, arched opening with louvered wooden panels; termination of tower has battlement details and a pinnacle at each corner; spire caps tower;
Northern tower has 1 arched window composed of a stained glass; above arched window is circular stained glass window; two arched windows; above this are two pointed, arched openings with louvered wooden panels; termination of tower has battlement details and a pinnacle at each corner; spire caps tower;
Central body of church as three arched door ways with shaped windows above; dominant stained glass window extends into gables; central window consists of separate arches windows; roof has parapet, no rake;
"Large, smooth red brick and sandstone Gothic church that is visually very imposing in the neighborhood. Plan is cruciform with apse and small chapels off of apse and nave. Narthex has two large towers at either corner. At Bryant & 18th the Gothic spire and cross must reach at least 150; though one on the left is smaller. The towers both have a gothic arched window (recessed in brick with stone sill); topped by a round window, stone belt course, Gothic louvered brick arch, & crenellated roof with turrets. Each is framed by high buttresses. The larger tower has two Gothic windows between round arch & belt course, and dentils on that, and 2 gothic arches above that. Entrance is 3 gothic arched doors with SS (?) gothic design. Above these 3 is a larger gothic windows, 6 cross vats on the gable (?). The foundation is rough SS (sandstone) on bottom, followed by 2 courses of smoother, coursed SS. On nave side, hexagonal bay (?) in middle with crenellation & gothic windows. Sides of it are 2 gothic nave windows. Transept end has gothic window under round window. Eaves are bracketed on the sides."1
1. Minnesota Historic Properties Inventory Form. Rep. St. Paul: Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office, 1980. Print.
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First Church of the Ascension
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File:Tdlindberg--Ascension entry from 1980's Walking Tour.pdf Church of the Ascension's entry in Old Highland's 1980's Walking Tour Guide
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