FIRST - Portland's OLDEST church building on its ORIGINAL site: Calvary Presbyterian Church; Also known as Old Church, Portland, Oregon
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Calvary Presbyterian Church (1882); Also known as Old Church is located at 1422 SW 11th Ave., Portland. Portland's OLDEST church building on its ORIGINAL site.
Waymark Code: WMKDT
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 08/07/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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Calvary Presbyterian Church (1882); Also known as Old Church is located at 1422 SW 11th Ave., Portland. Architect, builder, or engineer: Warren H. Williams and W.F. Lewis. Architectural Style: Carpenter Gothic.

This is the oldest of Portland's churches on its original site. Note the window arches, window work, and distinctive bell tower. The church has the original stained glass created by the famed Irvington’s Povey Brothers.

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FIRST - Classification Variable: Place or Location

Date of FIRST: 01/01/1882

More Information - Web URL: Not listed

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