St. Mary's Danish Church

St. Mary's Danish Church "Old St. Mary's"

As published in "The History of Racine and Kenosha Counties" (Chicago: 1879), p. 540

St. Mary's Danish Church St. Mary's Danish Church was organized in the spring of 1874. During the summer, the congregation worshipped in the church edifice of the German Lutherans; but, in the fall, purchased the building until then used by the Congregationalists, for $1,200; and moved the same onto the corner of Park and Ann Streets, where it has since remained the place of worship of the Danish Evangelical Lutheran sect [sic] (faith). The first Board of Trustees was R. O. Gottfredsen, H. Hansen and J. G. Gottfredsen. The Rev. Adam Dow accepted a call from the congregation, and was the first Pastor who officiated. He still presides, though a resident of Racine, preaching three times each month. The present Board is J. Gottfredsen, H. Paulsen and H. Hansen, with L. P. Lown as Secretary and Treasurer.

Published in: "The City of Kenosha and Kenosha County Wisconsin: A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement" by Frank H. Lyman Vol. 2, The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1916. p. 311

St. Mary's Danish Lutheran Church
St. Mary's Danish Lutheran Church was organized in the spring of 1874. During the summer the congregation worshiped in the German Lutheran Church building and in the fall purchased the building then used by the Congregationalists for $1,200; at the corner of Park and Ann streets. The first board of trustees was composed of R. O. Gottfredsen, H. Hansen and J. G. Gottfredsen. The first pastor of the congregation was Rev. Adam Dow.

Later the property was purchased by R. E. Sutherland, the edifice was razed to make place for a home and the congregation built at the corner of Grand Avenue and Congress Street.