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UER Forum > US: Great Lakes > The bell tolls for thee (Viewed 1078 times)
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The bell tolls for thee
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A small church built in 1889 in rural Wisconsin by Norwegian Lutheran immigrants. A small rectory was added to the back in 1927, as well as excavating the basement to create a recreation space. The congregation disbanded in 1967, and the church has since gone through a number of restoration efforts. The most recent effort being the most successful. An application was submitted to be listed as a National Historic property. It is now a usable space, and is open on occasion for village functions. It can be rented for weddings as well.

I do not know of the piano and organ, but I do know that the other items, including the giant Jesus painting, were gifted to parishioners when they closed the doors in 1967 for safe keeping. The most recent restoration effort (started in 2013), was celebrated with many of the original items being returned. Most of the cemetery holds generations of the same family, which still resides in the surrounding area.

This was an unexpected explore. I was attracted by the cemetery, and was pleasantly surprised by an unlocked door.



After 13 days living in the woods off-grid, Dodger the Urbex Dog had high hopes this was our new home and bolted up the steps anxious for entry and a real bed. Dodger is a pampered bitch and does not care for camping.
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The stairs to the belfry. Not only did the steps not pictured look sketchy, but it was about 1200 degrees in there. It was a gross, hot, sticky day. I did not attempt.
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That is indeed what it looks like. After we finished poking about, a single dong of the bell marked our prompt retreat.
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Excellent find Mr. Bitey




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Nice set of photos! I especially like the site history that you include. For me, knowing the history of a location gives insight and perspective to what I see.

As an example, knowing the the Delamar Mine was named the "Widowmaker" makes the cemetery on the road to the mine have additional significance to me.



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Awesome set! I really hope they refurbish the outside someday, at least it's open to some use and not vandals.




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Great set, and nice writeup as well! I've been in a couple churches that have a similar story; mostly unused, but maintained well enough that they don't go completely to rot. One such place even had a guestbook for those who happened by to take photos.
Love that organ, and those interior shots are just amazing, thanks for sharing!




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Excellent find Mr. Bitey

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Nice set of photos!

Posted by Cfourexplore
Great set, and nice writeup as well!


Thanks a tons guys! I am genuinely thrilled you enjoyed it.


Posted by Leadfoot
Awesome set! I really hope they refurbish the outside someday, at least it's open to some use and not vandals.


Thanks! Their last newsletter from April said the outside was supposed to be painted by June. That obviously did not happen. Not sure the hold up, but this group seems otherwise well organized. I expect it will get some paint thrown at it soon....





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Great great uncle did church furniture and had a factory in Kewaunee. Wonder if the alter was done by him.




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Beautiful !!

Urbex dog is cute !!




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