Apostolic Bethlehem Temple Church facts for kids
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Apostolic Bethlehem Temple Church
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U.S. Historic district
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Front of the church
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 Location in Ohio
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| Location | 1205 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio |
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| Area | Less than 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1868 |
| Architectural style | German Gothic |
| Part of | Over-the-Rhine Historic District (ID83001985) |
| NRHP reference No. | 73001453 |
| Added to NRHP | April 11, 1973 |
The Apostolic Bethlehem Temple Church is a very old and important church building. It is located in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, in the United States. This church was built in 1868 and has a special design called German Gothic Revival.
It was first built for the German Evangelical and Reformed Church, which was the oldest German Reformed Church in Cincinnati. This church started way back in 1814! Over the years, the church building was home to different groups. In 1874, it changed its name to "St. John's German Protestant Church." Later, in 1924, it became "St. John's Unitarian Church." After some time, the church building was empty until a Pentecostal church bought it. This is the church that uses the building today.
What the Church Looks Like
The church building is shaped like a rectangle and has two stories. The front of the church faces east. People enter the church through large doors in a tall tower. This tower is right in the middle of the front of the building.
Having a tower like this is a common feature of German Gothic churches. The church was designed to look like these older, traditional buildings. It also has parts called transepts on both sides of the tower. These are like arms extending out from the main part of the church.
Location and History
The Apostolic Bethlehem Temple Church is located at 1205 Elm Street. It sits on the edge of Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. There are other important places nearby. For example, Music Hall is close by at 1243 Elm Street. There is also a community park right across Elm Street from the church.
In 1973, the church was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of places in the United States that are important because of their history or special architecture. The church was recognized for its role in local history and its unique, well-kept design.
Ten years later, in 1983, most of the Over-the-Rhine area was also added to the National Register as a historic district. The Apostolic Bethlehem Temple Church was one of the many buildings in this district that helped make it special. These buildings are called contributing properties.
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Front of the church
