First Congregational Church, Portland, Oregon
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N 45° 30.981 W 122° 40.932
10T E 524821 N 5040362
First Congregational Church (1890) is located at 1126 SW Park Avenue, Portland.
Waymark Code: WMKK8
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 08/09/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member showbizkid
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First Congregational Church of Portland (1890) is located at 1126 SW Park Avenue. Architect Henry J. Hefty (Switzerland). Venetian (Italian) Gothic style. The basaltic rock building with its dramatic 175-foot, cream-and-red-latticed bell tower was dedicated in 1895. The church is noted for its massive stone arches. Originally, two shorter and rounder towers lent balance to the single, off-center tower that remains. Because renovations were too costly, they were removed in the 1940's leaving the building lop-sided. The church provides opportunities for worship, education, pastoral care and social activities. It is frequently used for community performances, lectures and civic activities.

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Street address:
1126 SW Park Avenue
Portland, Oregon USA
97204

County / Borough / Parish: Multnomah

Year listed: 1975

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1875-1899

Historic function: Religion, Religious Structure

Current function: Religion, Religious Structure

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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