Westminster Presbyterian Church of Topeka

The Westminster Presbyterian Church in Topeka, Kansas was built during 1924 to 1926. It was designed by architect Charles Cuthbert in Late Gothic Revival architecture. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.[1]

Westminster Presbyterian Church
Location1275 Boswell Ave., Topeka, Kansas
Coordinates39°2′37″N 95°42′8″W
Area1.9 acres (0.77 ha)
Built1926
ArchitectCuthbert, Charles
Architectural styleLate Gothic Revival
NRHP reference No.04000453[1]
Added to NRHPMay 19, 2004

Its NRHP nomination describes: "As with most Late Gothic Revival structures, Westminster's design is quieter, smoother, less ornate and "top heavy" than that of the high Victorian Gothic period. There is little tracery and ornamentation is kept to a minimum."[2]

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Carol Grant; Rod Seel (2004). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Westminster Presbyterian Church / 177-5400-1289". National Park Service. Retrieved December 23, 2017. With three photos from 2003.


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