Tindley Temple United Methodist Church facts for kids
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Tindley Temple United Methodist Church
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Tindley Temple United Methodist Church, August 2011
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 Location in Philadelphia
Location in Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Location | 756 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| 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.
