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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 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 an old and important church building. It is located in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. This church was built in 1868. It has a special style called German Gothic.
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A Historic Church in Cincinnati
This church building has a long history. It was first built for a group called the German Evangelical and Reformed Church. This group was Cincinnati's oldest German Reformed Church. They started way back in 1814.
The Church's Story Begins
In 1874, the church changed its name. It became "St. John's German Protestant Church." It stayed part of the German Reformed Church family. Later, in 1924, the church joined a different group. It became "St. John's Unitarian Church."
After about 20 years, the church group moved out. The building was empty for a while. Then, a new church group bought it. This group was a Pentecostal church. They are the current owners.
A Look at the Building
The church building is shaped like a rectangle. It has two stories. The front of the church faces east. People enter through large doors in a tall tower. This tower is right in the middle of the front.
This type of tower is common for German Gothic churches. The church was built to look like these old German buildings. It also has parts called transepts. These stick out on either side of the tower.
Its Place in History
The church is located at 1205 Elm Street. It sits near the edge of the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. Other important places are nearby. Music Hall is at 1243 Elm Street. A community park is also very close.
In 1973, the church was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of important historical sites in the United States. It was recognized for its local history. It was also noted for its unique and well-kept architecture.
Ten years later, most of the Over-the-Rhine area was added to this list. It became a historic district. The Apostolic Bethlehem Temple Church was one of the many buildings that helped make the area special.
