First Baptist Church - Point Richmond, California
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N 37° 55.535 W 122° 23.219
10S E 553875 N 4197735
Dedicated in 1904, this Victorian-style building is part of the Point Richmond historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Waymark Code: WM42VH
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/29/2008
Views: 15
304 Washington Avenue
Original Site of the
First Baptist Church of Richmond
1901
Organized by eight members in November 1901, Rev. W.A. Chapman was called as the first pastor. Church property was purchased from Sam and Rose Curry. The first service in the new church was in August 1903. It was dedicated in November 1904. In 1910 the church sold the lot next door to the City of Richmond for one dollar and it became the Janice Play Lot after the Curry's daughter. In February 1912 the First Baptist Church moved downtown and this church became the Point Richmond Baptist Church. During World War II it was a popular USO Center for military personnel. Vacation Bible school and singspirations were a part of the community. The last services were held in May 1989. The building was sold to a private owner.
(Transcribed from the historic plaque.)
It is also a contributing building in the Point Richmond historic district National Register of Historic Places.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1901
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Baptist
Street address of Church:
304 Washington Avenue
Point Richmond, CA USA
94801
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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