Second Baptist Church (Bloomington, Indiana) facts for kids
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Second Baptist Church
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U.S. Historic district
Contributing property |
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Second Baptist Church, September 2010
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 Location in Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Location | 321 N. Rogers St., Bloomington, Indiana |
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| Built | 1913 |
| Architect | Samuel Plato |
| Architectural style | Romanesque |
| Part of | Bloomington West Side Historic District (ID97000055) |
| NRHP reference No. | 95001108 |
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| Added to NRHP | September 14, 1995 |
| Designated CP | February 14, 1997 |
The Second Baptist Church is a historic and important church building located in Bloomington, Indiana. It stands at 321 North Rogers Street in Monroe County, Indiana. This church is known for its beautiful design and its place in the community's history.
A Unique Design
The church was built in 1913. It was designed by a famous African-American architect named Samuel Plato. He created many important buildings. The Second Baptist Church is a one-story building made of stone. It has an "L" shape and sits on a raised basement.
The church's style is called Romanesque Revival. This means it looks like old Roman buildings. It has large, round arched openings, which are a key part of this style. You can also see a tall, two-story bell tower. The church features tall, narrow windows called lancet windows. It also has round windows with fancy patterns, known as oculus tracery.
Why It's Important
The Second Baptist Church is considered very special. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 14, 1995. This list includes buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history. Being on this list helps protect the church.
The church is also part of a larger area called the Bloomington West Side Historic District. This district was recognized as important on February 14, 1997. It means the whole neighborhood has many buildings that tell a story about the past. The Second Baptist Church is a key part of this historic area.
