Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
1865-1869
This is the first parish organized by German Catholics and is the second oldest Catholic church in Madison. This church replaces the original brick structure built on this site in 1857 by the 80 founding families The simple Romanesque Revival structure was designed by architect John Nader and built of native sandstone. The contractor, James Livesey, also built Bascom Hall. The steeple, bells, clock, stained glass windows and other embellishments were later additions.
Marker is on West Johnson Street 0.1 miles east of State Street, on the left when traveling east.
Courtesy hmdb.org
