Methodist Episcopal Church, Olathe, KS

Olathe’s Methodists seem to have gone through some reorganization. In the course of consolidation, First Methodist has been subsumed and the building itself is gone. Such streamlining of “church” as a delivery-service system are often necessary for economics, but the consequent loss for architectural heritage is regrettable.

The visual complexity of First M.E. suggests what must have been a remarkable plan, integrating not only the Sunday School but also, possibly, a rectory and other components. It’s tempting to attempt a partial reconstruction.