National Register of Historic Places

First Congregational Church

Denver, Denver County, Colorado
Listed
November 16, 1987
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
87002011

About this property

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

Location

980 Clarkson St.
Denver, Denver County, Colorado
39.73178, -104.97720

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was First Congregational Church listed on the National Register?

First Congregational Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 16, 1987.

What type of historic resource is First Congregational Church?

First Congregational Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for First Congregational Church?

The period of significance for First Congregational Church is recorded as the industrial era.

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