St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church |
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| Location | 1804 SE 16th Avenue Portland, Oregon |
| Completed | 1909 |
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First United Evangelical Church
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U.S. Historic district
Contributing property |
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 Location in Portland, Oregon
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| Architect | Alfred H. Faber |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| Part of | Ladd's Addition Historic District (ID88001310) |
| Designated CP | August 31, 1988 |
St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church is a special building in Portland, Oregon. It's located in a historic area called Ladd's Addition. This church was the very first of seven churches built in that neighborhood. It looks unique because it's built in the Gothic Revival style. Over the years, many different church groups have used this building. Today, it is home to the Eastern Catholic Maronite Church.
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Discover the Church's Past
This church was built in 1909. It was first known as the First United Evangelical Church. A person named Alfred H. Faber designed it. He used the popular Gothic Revival style for its look.
The church was one of the first big buildings in Ladd's Addition. It helped turn the area from just houses into a real community. Even today, it stands out in the northern part of Ladd's Addition. It's the only non-house building facing that area.
How the Church's Name Changed
The First United Evangelical Church used this building until 1930. Then, a new group took over and called it the Cornerstone Church. Later, its name changed again to the Bethel Missionary Temple. Finally, it became the St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church. It is named after Saint Sharbel Makhlouf.
In 1988, the building became a "contributing property." This means it's an important part of the Ladd's Addition Historic District. This district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
What Does the Church Look Like?
The church is built from concrete blocks. It has a special outer layer called cast stone cladding. The front of the church has two towers that are not the same. The tower on the northwest side is round. The tower on the southwest side is square. It used to have a tall, pointy bell tower, but that was removed around the 1950s.
Special Features of the Church
A beautiful rose window made of stained glass is the main feature on the front. You can also see the exposed wooden beams, called rafters, all around the building. Sixteen Ionic columns hold up the main entrance arch. This arch design is also seen in some nearby homes that Alfred H. Faber designed.
