First Baptist Church - Columbus, IN
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 39° 14.020 W 085° 52.314
16S E 597363 N 4343313
Modern style church listed as a National Historic Landmark in Columbus, Indiana
Waymark Code: WM7ENE
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 10/14/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member the federation
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"First Baptist Church (1965) is an outstanding representation of the work of a distinguished American architect, Harry Mohr Weese, and generally thought to be his best work in Columbus, Indiana, were he completed numerous works of Modern architecture. The design fees for this structure were paid through a privately sponsored program whose goal was to improve the quality of life in Columbus by increasing the quality of its architectural environment. Through this effort, Columbus, Indiana has a unique collection of Modern architecture." - National Historic Landmark summary
Date Built: 01/01/1964

Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque

Service Times:
9:30 Sunday


Website: [Web Link]

Church Address:
3300 Fairlawn Drive
Columbus, Indiana United States
47203


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