First Christian Church (Russellville, Arkansas)
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| Location | 103 S. Boston Ave., Russellville, Arkansas |
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| Coordinates | 35°16′47″N 93°7′55″W / 35.27972°N 93.13194°WCoordinates: 35°16′47″N 93°7′55″W / 35.27972°N 93.13194°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1885 |
| Architect | Price, J.D.; Eaton, J.P. & A.K. Bollinger |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| NRHP Reference # | 06000418[1] |
| Added to NRHP | May 24, 2006 |
The First Christian Church is a historic church at 103 South Boston Avenue in downtown Russellville, Arkansas. It is a single-story building with a cruciform plan and a Gothic Revival brick exterior. It was built in 1885-86 with a wooden exterior and smaller plan; the brick siding was added during a major remodeling and expansion. It was built for a congregation affiliated with the Disciples of Christ, which was was founded in 1882. It was judged one of the most expensive wooden churches in the state when it was built.[2]
The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ↑ "NRHP nomination for First Christian Church" (PDF). Arkansas Preservation. Retrieved 2016-04-17.
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