National Register of Historic Places Registration Form - St. Mark A. M. E. Zion Church

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National Register of Historic Places registration materials for the St. Mark A. M. E. Zion Church in East Chicago, Indiana, documenting the property’s historic name, location, ownership category, and classification as a religious building. The narrative describes a Neo-expressionist church architecture associated with a prominent mid-20th-century African American architect, including construction history, setting, and site features such as the sanctuary, classroom and fellowship spaces, and contributing objects. Details address materials, layout, and historic integrity considerations.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages36

Reading Time1 h 31 min

AccessFree to download

1. Name of Property

2. Location

3. State/Federal Agency Certification

4. National Park Service Certification

5. Classification

6. Function or Use Historic Functions

7. Description

Narrative Description

Summary Paragraph

United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in National Register Bulletin, How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form. If any item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. 1. Name of Property Historic name: St. Mark A. M. E. Zion Church Other names/site number: Name of related multiple property listing: N/A (Enter "N/A" if property is not part ofa multiple property listing 2. Location Street & number: 4200 Alder Street. City or town: East Chicago State: IN County: Lake Not For Publication: Vicinity: 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this x nomination request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property x meets does not meet the National Register Criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant at the following level(s) of significance: national statewide x local Applicable National Register Criteria: X A B x C D Signature of certifying official/Title: Date Indiana DNR-Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology State or Federal agency/bureau or Tribal Government In my opinion, the property meets does not meet the National Register criteria. Signature of commenting official: Date Title : State or Federal agency/bureau or Tribal Government 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby certify that this property is: entered in the National Register determined eligible for the National Register determined not eligible for the National Register removed from the National Register other (explain:) Signature of the Keeper Date of Action 5. Classification Ownership of Property (Check as many boxes as apply.) Private: Public – Local Public – State Public – Federal Category of Property (Check only one box.) Building(s) x District Site Structure Object Number of Resources within Property (Do not include previously listed resources in the count) Contributing Noncontributing 1 0 buildings 0 0 sites 0 0 structures 2 0 objects 3 0 Total Number of contributing resources previously listed in the National Register 0 6. Function or Use Historic Functions (Enter categories from instructions.) RELIGION: religious facility Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions.) RELIGION: religious facility 7. Description Architectural Classification (Enter categories from instructions.) OTHER Materials: (enter categories from instructions.) foundation: CONCRETE walls: BRICK WOOD: Weatherboard roof: SYNTHETICS: Rubber other: Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current physical appearance and condition of the property. Describe contributing and noncontributing resources if applicable. Begin with a summary paragraph that briefly describes the general characteristics of the property, such as its location, type, style, method of construction, setting, size, and significant features. Indicate whether the property has historic integrity.) Summary Paragraph St. Mark A. M. E. Zion Church is a Neo-expressionist example of religious architecture by a prominent mid-20th century African American architect from East Chicago. The African Methodist Episcopal congregation organized in 1916 and constructed a building at 140th and Deodar S

FAQs

What is the historic name and primary location of the property?

The historic name is St. Mark A. M. E. Zion Church, located at 4200 Alder Street, East Chicago, Indiana, in Lake County.

When was the church building designed and constructed?

The congregation organized in 1916 and constructed an earlier building in 1917; a new house of worship was designed by Wendell Campbell and built in 1973.

What architectural and site features are highlighted in the description?

The description highlights Neo-expressionist religious architecture, a two-story block with classrooms, fellowship hall, and offices, and a sanctuary with a multi-folded plate roof. Site features include a glass foyer, a concrete terrace with steps, an aluminum cross, and other contributing objects.

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