Archwood Congregational Church facts for kids
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Archwood United Church of Christ, formerly Archwood Avenue Congregational Church
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 Location in Cleveland
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Location in the United States
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| Location | 2800 Archwood Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
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| Architect | Daniel Farnum |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 94000416 |
| Added to NRHP | May 13, 1994 |
The Archwood United Church of Christ is a historic church building in Cleveland, Ohio. It is located at 2800 Archwood Avenue in the Brooklyn Centre neighborhood. This church is home to one of Cleveland's oldest Christian groups.
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 13, 1994. This means it is an important place in American history.
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The Church's Early History
The church started in 1819 as the Congregational Church of Brooklyn. It was connected to both the Congregational and Presbyterian church groups.
By 1867, the church had grown a lot. It no longer needed help from the Presbyterians. So, it fully joined the Congregational church movement.
First Church Building
The first permanent church building was made of wood. It was built around 1830. This building was near Pearl Road and Willowdale Avenue.
In 1851, the church building was moved. It went to the corner of Liberty Street (now W. 33rd Street) and Newburgh Road (now Denison Avenue).
Building the Second Church
In 1879, the church built a new brick building. It was designed in the Late Gothic Revival style. This building was at 2794 Greenwood Avenue (now Archwood Avenue).
By 1925, the church had 1,100 members. They decided to build an even newer, bigger church.
The Current Church Building
The church built its current home at 2800 Archwood Avenue. It was built right next to the 1879 building.
Local architect Daniel Farnham designed the new church. He used the Colonial Revival style. The building was finished in 1929.
After the new church was ready, the main part of the 1879 building was taken down. However, some parts of the old 1879 structure still remain. They are located behind the main church area.
