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Tindley Temple United Methodist Church
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Tindley Temple United Methodist Church, August 2011
Tindley Temple United Methodist Church is located in Philadelphia
Tindley Temple United Methodist Church
Location in Philadelphia
Tindley Temple United Methodist Church is located in Pennsylvania
Tindley Temple United Methodist Church
Location in Pennsylvania
Tindley Temple United Methodist Church is located in the United States
Tindley Temple United Methodist Church
Location in the United States
Location 756 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Area less than one acre
Architect Ballinger & Co.; Fink, A. Hensel
Architectural style Beaux-Arts Romanesque, Art Deco
NRHP reference No. 11000199
Added to NRHP April 15, 2011

The Tindley Temple United Methodist Church is a historic church located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It's a very old and important building, constructed between 1923 and 1928. The church has a unique look, combining styles called Beaux-Arts Romanesque and Art Deco.

Discovering Tindley Temple Church

This special church is named after its founder, Reverend Dr. Charles Albert Tindley. He was a very important person who started the church. The front of the building has cool tan bricks and windows with rounded tops. It's a really big church!

Inside the Church

The main worship area, called the sanctuary, was built to hold many people, about 3,200! It has a large balcony made of strong concrete. There's also a huge organ inside, built by a company called M. P. Moller. Later, in the 1960s, a school and offices were added to the church building.

A National Treasure: Tindley Temple

In 2011, Tindley Temple United Methodist Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list of buildings, sites, and objects that are important in American history. Being on this list helps protect the church and recognize its value.

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