First Congregational Church (Portland, Oregon) facts for kids
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First Congregational Church
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 Location in Portland, Oregon
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| Location | 1126 SW Park Avenue Portland, Oregon |
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| Area | 0.3 acres (0.12 ha) |
| Built | 1889–1895 |
| Architect | Henry J. Hefty |
| Architectural style | Gothic, Italian Gothic |
| NRHP reference No. | 75001594 |
| Added to NRHP | May 2, 1975 |
The First Congregational Church is a church located in downtown Portland, Oregon, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Construction took place over a period of six years, from 1889 to 1895. The building was designed by Swiss architect Henry J. Hefty in Venetian Gothic style. The interior includes stained-glass windows, commissioned in 1906, made by Portland's Povey Brothers Studio. The building's height to the top of the bell tower is 175 feet (53 metres) to 185 feet.
See also
- Carrie B. Wilson Adams (renowned sacred music composer and church organist during the early 20th century)
- Horace Lyman
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Southwest Portland, Oregon
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