First Christian Church | |
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| Location | 531 Fifth St., Columbus, Indiana |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39°12′11″N 85°55′8″W / 39.20306°N 85.91889°W |
| Area | 4 acres (1.6 ha) |
| Architect | Eliel Saarinen |
| Architectural style | International Modern |
| NRHP reference No. | 01000067[1] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | January 3, 2001 |
| Designated NHL | January 3, 2001[2] |
The First Christian Church (originally known as the Tabernacle Church of Christ) is a church in Columbus, Indiana, United States, built in 1942. It was the first contemporary building in Columbus and one of the first churches in the United States to be built in a contemporary architectural style.[3]
The building, designed by Finnish architect Eliel Saarinen, consists of a glass-fronted main hall, with a tower and bridge section. Interior details such as light fixtures, screen and furniture were designed by Saarinen's son Eero Saarinen (who would later design the North Christian Church in Columbus) and Charles Eames.
The building was designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service in 2001.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ "First Christian Church". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Archived from the original on June 5, 2011. Retrieved July 23, 2008.
- ^ Thayer, Laura. "National Historic Landmark Nomination: First Christian Church". National Park Service. and Accompanying seven photos from 1999