August 28, 1973 – Last used as a church in 1975, Old Brick is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as North Presbyterian Church.
Under the leadership of Rev. Michael Hummer, construction on the original building began in 1843. It took seven years to complete (1850), but sadly burned to the ground six years later (1856). It’s replacement, built in 1856 and today known as Old Brick is one of the few surviving pre-Civil War structures in Iowa City. The steeple was demolished in an 1877 wind storm and was rebuilt with a crenellated belfry, giving Old Brick its distinctive appearance.
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