Old Trinity Episcopal Church - 1847 to 1934 Old Trinity Episcopal Church - Located on the northwest corner of Laurel (formerly called West Prospect Ave.) and North Jackson Streets in Janesville from 1847 to 1934. This building was torn down to make way for the construction of Centerway Ave. (Business Hgwy 51).
Old Trinity Episcopal Church - Janesville, Wisconsin Very early image (1860s?) of Trinity Episcopal Church's original building on the near-west side of Janesville, Wisconsin. Note the pre-Victorian 'Gothic' architecture that was later revised in the 1870s-80s.
Christ Church and Rectory - 1859-1919 In 1859, Christ Church, was established on the east side of the river. This congregation's church building was located on the present day Church grounds, located on the corner of North Wisconsin Avenue and East Court Street. This photo is from the Wisconsin Ave. entrance side around 1913. Christ Church remained open only until 1919.
Christ Church Early 1900's Christ Church, Hall & Rectory - Early 1900's Photo from Rock County Historical Society Rectory building (on left) was still standing in 1970's and used until then for Trinity's Sunday School and other community programs. Vacated in late 70's and destroyed by fire in early 1980's.
Interior of the old Trinity Episcopal Church before remodeling Interior of the old Trinity Episcopal Church on the corner of Laurel and North Jackson Streets in Janesville before "the remodeling" (no date given, but pre-1880). Note the 'gas-lamp' wall lighting fixtures and chandeliers. Appears to be Eastertime due to presence of lilies in Baptismal Font (white pedestal object on left under banners with flowers in it). This solid marble (and extremely heavy) font is still in use by the present day Trinity Episcopal Church for baptism of our newest members.
Interior of the old Trinity Episcopal Church after remodeling Interior of the old Trinity Episcopal Church on the corner of Laurel and North Jackson Streets in Janesville after "the remodeling" (no date given, but after 1880). Note the 'gas-lamp' chandeliers. This photo appears to be during the Christmas Season based on the wreaths and evergreen garlands present.
Trinity Altar 1940's The present Trinity Episcopal Church's Altar 1940's.
Richardson Window Dedication March 25, 1946
Trinity Altar circa 1948-1950 The present Trinity Episcopal Church's Altar circa 1948-1950.
Trinity 1950's Note the Elm trees that used to line East Court Street. These were removed when the area suffered the effects of 'Dutch Elm Disease' that decimated the Elm population of Wisconsin in the late 1950's.
Trinity Complex 1960's Trinity Complex 1960's - Church building is on the left. Building in the middle (present day Office Building) was the "Rectory" where the priest and his family lived. Large fellowship hall on the right is now known as "Ortmayer Hall", built in the mid 60's and named for Trinity's rector Fr. Ronald Ortmayer who was the priest from the late 50's through the early 70's.
Trinity Altar at Christmas - 1960s
Trinity Cornerstone Document 1847 Founders Document found in cornerstone of old Trinity Episcopal when the church was torn down in the 1930's to make way for Centerway Ave./Highway 51 modifications.
1858 Map of Janesville, Wisconsin