Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Oregon City #18: First Congregational Church

710 Sixth Street

IMG_2870 First Congregational Church of Oregon City, Oregon on August 19, 2006
First Congregational Church of Oregon City on August 19, 2006

The First Congregational Church of Oregon City was organized in 1844, becoming the first Protestant church west of the Rocky Mountains.

IMG_2869 First Congregational Church of Oregon City, Oregon on August 19, 2006
First Congregational Church of Oregon City on August 19, 2006

This church building was built in 1924.

IMG_2866 Cornerstone of First Congregational Church of Oregon City, Oregon on August 19, 2006
Cornerstone of the First Congregational Church of Oregon City on August 19, 2006

It was designed by architect William F. Tobey and built by the W. D. Andrews Construction Company.

IMG_2868 First Congregational Church of Oregon City, Oregon on August 19, 2006
First Congregational Church of Oregon City on August 19, 2006

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 26, 1982. Today it is known as Atkinson Memorial Church.

IMG_2867 Plaque at First Congregational Church of Oregon City, Oregon on August 19, 2006
Plaque at the First Congregational Church of Oregon City on August 19, 2006

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