First Baptist Church - Las Vegas, New Mexico
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 35° 35.725 W 105° 13.016
13S E 480348 N 3939097
Historic former Baptist church in Las Vegas, New Mexico
Waymark Code: WMECAM
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 05/06/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
Views: 1

The First Baptist Church was built in 1922 replacing an earlier building constructed in 1886 which was destroyed by fire. The building was designed by architect O.M. Sperry. It is constructed of painted brick and stone. The building appears to be in good condition however does not appear to be in use at this time.
Street address:
700 University
Las Vegas, New Mexico


County / Borough / Parish: San Miguel

Year listed: 1985

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1900-1924

Historic function: Religion

Current function: Vacant/Not In Use

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 1: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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