Central Baptist Church (Miami, Florida)

Central Baptist Church
Location 500 N.E. 1st Ave., Miami, Florida
Coordinates 25°46′31″N 80°11′31″W / 25.77528°N 80.19194°W / 25.77528; -80.19194Coordinates: 25°46′31″N 80°11′31″W / 25.77528°N 80.19194°W / 25.77528; -80.19194
Area less than one acre
Built 1926
Built by Ley,Fred T., & Co.
Architect Dougherty & Gardner
Architectural style Classical Revival
MPS Downtown Miami MRA
NRHP Reference # 88002988[1]
Added to NRHP January 4, 1989

The Central Baptist Church is a historic church in Miami, Florida. It is located at 500 Northeast 1st Avenue. On January 4, 1989, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. On October 21, 2007, Central Baptist Church voted to merge with Christ Fellowship, originally named First Baptist Church of Perrine. The church was built in 1925.

The Central Baptist Church is directly served by the Miami Metrorail at Government Center via free transfers to the Metromover, which provides direct service to the College North station. The church is also within walking distance from the Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre Metrorail station.

References

  1. Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.

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