Sunday, August 23, 2015

South Park Blocks #6: First Congregational Church

1126 SW Park Avenue

IMG_2080 First Congregational Church in Portland, Oregon on February 15, 2010
First Congregational Church on February 15, 2010

The First Congregational Church in Portland was first organized in 1851.

IMG_2046 First Congregational Church in Portland, Oregon on February 15, 2010
First Congregational Church on February 15, 2010

The current church building at the corner of Madison and Park was built in 1891.

IMG_2257 First Congregational Church in Portland, Oregon on February 15, 2010
First Congregational Church on February 15, 2010

The church was designed by Swiss architect Henry J. Hefty to resemble the Old South Church in Boston.

IMG_2258 First Congregational Church in Portland, Oregon on February 15, 2010
First Congregational Church on February 15, 2010

The church features a 175-foot bell tower and Povey Brothers stained glass windows.

IMG_2262 First Congregational Church in Portland, Oregon on February 15, 2010
First Congregational Church on February 15, 2010

The First Congregational Church is still home to its original congregation, now know as the First Congregational United Church of Christ.

IMG_2261 First Congregational Church in Portland, Oregon on February 15, 2010
First Congregational Church on February 15, 2010

Historical Photos:
First Congregational Church (OHS)

IMG_2236 First Congregational Church in Portland, Oregon on February 15, 2010
First Congregational Church on February 15, 2010

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