Broad Street United Methodist Church (Cleveland, Tennessee) facts for kids
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Broad Street United Methodist Church
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U.S. Historic district
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 Location in Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Location | 263 Broad St., NW, Cleveland, Tennessee |
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| Area | 0.3 acres (0.12 ha) |
| Built | 1893 |
| Architectural style | Romanesque |
| Part of | Cleveland Commercial Historic District (ID16000115) |
| NRHP reference No. | 84003263 |
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| Added to NRHP | April 05, 1984 |
| Designated CP | May 5, 2007 |
The Broad Street United Methodist Church is a very old and important church in Cleveland, Tennessee. It is a Methodist church located on Broad Street. This beautiful building has a long history in the city. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it is a special historic site.
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A Long History
Early Beginnings
The Broad Street United Methodist Church started a long time ago in 1836. At first, the church members met for worship in the Bradley County Courthouse.
Before the current building was finished in 1893, the church met in four different places. For a while, it was even known as the Lea Street Methodist Episcopal Church.
During the Civil War
In 1863, during the American Civil War, the church's building was used by the Union Army. It was used as a place to keep horses and store grain.
After the war, in 1867-1868, the church built a new brick building. This new building was on the same spot where the church stands today.
The Current Building
The brick building from 1867 was taken down in 1893. Then, the church built the amazing building you see now. It was designed in a style called Romanesque Revival. This style often uses round arches and strong, heavy walls.
The inside of the church has a special layout called an Akron plan. This design helps everyone see and hear the preacher better. Over the years, more parts were added to the building in 1922 and 1968.
Historic Recognition
The Broad Street United Methodist Church building is very important. Because of its history and architecture, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. This is a list of places in the United States that are worth saving.
