Central Congregational Church
National Historic Landmark

Central Congregational Church

Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Listed
October 15, 2012
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
12001012

About this property

The Church of the Covenant is a historic church at 67 Newbury Street in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. A National Historic Landmark, it was built in 1865–1867 by the Central Congregational Church, and is now affiliated with the Presbyterian Church and the United Church of Christ. The church was designed by Richard M. Upjohn, and its distinctive interior is largely the work of Tiffany & Co. For almost half a century it was the tallest building in Boston, from its completion in 1867 until the building of the Custom House Tower in 1915.

Location

67 Newbury St.
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
42.35220, -71.07404
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Central Congregational Church listed on the National Register?

Central Congregational Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 2012.

What type of historic resource is Central Congregational Church?

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

Is Central Congregational Church a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Central Congregational Church has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Central Congregational Church?

The period of significance for Central Congregational Church is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1867.

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