First Congregational Church (Denver, Colorado)

First Congregational Church (also known as Metropolitan Community Church of the Rockies) is a historic church in Denver, Colorado. Its church building was added to the National Register in 1987.[1]

First Congregational Church
First Congregational Church (Denver, Colorado) is located in Colorado
First Congregational Church (Denver, Colorado)
First Congregational Church (Denver, Colorado) is located in the United States
First Congregational Church (Denver, Colorado)
Location980 Clarkson St.,
Denver, Colorado
Coordinates39°43′54″N 104°58′36″W / 39.73167°N 104.97667°W / 39.73167; -104.97667
Arealess than one acre
Built1907, 1910
ArchitectRobert S. Roeschlaub & Son
Architectural styleLate 19th and 20th Century Revivals, Lombardic Revival
NRHP reference No.87002011[1]
CSRHP No.5DV.2681
Added to NRHPNovember 16, 1987

The First Congregational Church of Denver was organized in 1864. After several moves and expansion, the church determined in 1905 that it needed to construct a new building, and purchased four lots at 10th Avenue and Clarkson Street for $5,000. The sanctuary was built in 1907 and a fellowship hall wing was completed in 1910.[2]

The sanctuary is essentially cubical and has a three-story corner bell tower. With the added social hall wing, the church is 64 by 108 feet (20 m × 33 m) in plan.[2] It was designed by Robert S. Roeschlaub Roeschlaub & Son in what its National Registration nomination terms "Lombardic Revival" style, i.e. its design was inspired by 7th and 8th century Italian Lombard style.[2]

The property also includes a 1912 parsonage built in foursquare style.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b c d "National Register of Historic Places Registration: First Congregational Church / Metropolitan Community Church of the Rockies". National Park Service. Retrieved December 10, 2019. With accompanying nine photos from 1987