About this property
The First Universalist Church is a historic church at 250 Washington Street in Providence, Rhode Island. The brick Gothic church was designed by Edwin L. Howland, a prominent local architect, and built in 1871–72. It is the third sanctuary for a congregation that was founded in 1821 through the efforts of Reverend John Murray, "the founder of American Universalism".
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 77000026. It was listed on August 15, 1977.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was First Universalist Church listed on the National Register?
First Universalist Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 15, 1977.
What type of historic resource is First Universalist Church?
First Universalist Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for First Universalist Church?
The period of significance for First Universalist Church is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1821.
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