National Register of Historic Places

First Baptist Church of Emmett

Emmett, Gem County, Idaho
Listed
December 3, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80001325

About this property

The First Baptist Church of Emmett, at the northeast corner of 1st St. and Hayes Ave. in Emmett, Idaho, was built in 1915. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The interior, with its belled walls, curving pews and excellent stained glass, is one of the finest—perhaps the finest at this scale—and most original in Idaho. The church is notable for its status as the only commission so far as is presently known of a Boise architectural office then of some importance Nisbet and Paradice. This elaborate local church was begun during a prosperous period in 1909, and not dedicated until 1915 or completely finished until still later. It kept its congregation in financial straits until 1924, but it was finished nonetheless. It is one of six churches within a two block area of Emmett, established there from 1906 to 1934, which were together studied proposed for listing on the National Register. The six are: Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart (Emmett, Idaho), Emmett Presbyterian Church, First Baptist Church of Emmett, Methodist Episcopal Church (Emmett, Idaho), and St. Mary's Episcopal Church (Emmett, Idaho), which were all listed in 1980, and the First Full Gospel/United Pentecostal Church, which was not listed.

Location

1st St.
Emmett, Gem County, Idaho
43.87470, -116.49845

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Nearby Historic Sites

Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart
Industrial
0 mi
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Industrial
0.1 mi
Methodist Episcopal Church
Industrial
0.1 mi
Emmett Presbyterian Church
Industrial
0.1 mi
Gem County Courthouse
Industrial
0.2 mi

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When was First Baptist Church of Emmett listed on the National Register?

First Baptist Church of Emmett was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 3, 1980.

What type of historic resource is First Baptist Church of Emmett?

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

What is the period of significance for First Baptist Church of Emmett?

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

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