First Christian Church - Columbia, Missouri
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 38° 57.161 W 092° 19.591
15S E 558357 N 4311741
Historic Romanesque style church in Columbia, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WM3JCT
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 04/11/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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"The primary structure of the First Christian Church at 101 North Tenth Street, Columbia, Missouri, was designed by Chicago architect T.N. Bell in a Richardsonian Romanesque style characteristic of the late nineteenth century. Bell employed many of the distinguishing elements and features of the Romanesque style revived in 1872 and revitalized by Henry Hobson Richardson. For example, the design of the sanctuary included rock-faced stone as a construction material, the rounded arch for all openings, and an imposing bell tower. Smooth carved or patterned stone was utilized to emphasize some arched entryways and to cap gable parapets. Dedicated on November 26, 1893, the building contains the main church structure, sanctuary, narthex, basement classrooms and small office rooms, balcony, entranceways and bell tower. An additional building was constructed to the north of the primary building in 1929. Facilities in the Education Building include a basement fellowship hall, stage area, kitchen, ministers' offices, church business office, a library and classrooms.

The present structure is the second church building of the Columbia Christian Church to occupy this corner lot number 285. The property was deeded July 8, 1858, to Caleb S. Stone, J.K. Rogers, Walter Lenoir, elders of the church. On February 8, 1891, the congregation voted on a proposal to build a new church. An advisory committee of twenty was appointed to present plans for a new building, and on July 19, 1891, the church accepted plans of Chicago architect T.N. Bell. Excavation began early in October 1891. The president of Christian College (now Columbia College), W.A. Oldham presided at the ceremonies because he served as interim pastor of the church." ~ National Register Nomination Form
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 11/26/1893

Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Christian

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 12:00 AM To: 12:00 AM

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:30 AM

Street address of Church:
101 North 10th Street
Columbia, Missouri United States
65201


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