National Register of Historic Places

Shiloh Baptist Church

Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Listed
December 17, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82001371

About this property

Shiloh Baptist Church is a historic church at 5500 Scovill Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio. The structure was built by the Jewish congregation of B'Nai Jeshurun. It was designed by local architect Harry A. Cone in the Neoclassical architectural style. Construction began in late May 1905, and the building dedicated on August 27, 1926. Shiloh Baptist Church was founded in 1850,1850 and was the first African American Baptist congregation in Cleveland. The congregation purchased the structure in May 1923, but could not take possession until the new synagogue was completed. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. It is considered a historic Black church in Cleveland. It is also a Cleveland Historic Landmark.

Location

5500 Scovill Ave.
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
41.49126, -81.65141

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Questions about this property

When was Shiloh Baptist Church listed on the National Register?

Shiloh Baptist Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 17, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Shiloh Baptist Church?

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

What is the period of significance for Shiloh Baptist Church?

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

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