First Church of Christ, Madison

Name: First Church of Christ
Address: Madison, United States

#80 among attractions in Madison

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The former First Church of Christ Scientist, is an historic Christian Science church building located at 315 Wisconsin Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Built in 1929, it was designed in the Classical Revival-style by noted Madison architect Frank M. Riley. On November 24, 1982, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. ()

Built: 1929 (95 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 43°4'39"N, 89°23'13"W

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Isthmus (Downtown Madison)Madison United States

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First Church of Christ – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wisconsin State Capitol, Statue of Hans Christian Heg, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Monona Terrace.

~1220 ftSE
Palladian architecture, Museum, History museum
Wisconsin State Capitol, Madison
6 min walk • The Wisconsin State Capitol, a majestic building in Madison, Wisconsin, stands as a beacon of democracy and history. Erected on an isthmus between Lake Monona and Lake Mendota, this grand structure serves as both a working government facility and a cultural monument.
~1570 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Hans Christian Heg, Madison
8 min walk • Hans Christian Heg is a statue by Paul Fjelde that was cast in 1925 and installed at the Wisconsin State Capitol building in Madison, Wisconsin, United States in 1926. The bronze statue depicting the Union soldier and abolitionist Hans Christian Heg was torn down by rioters, decapitated and thrown into a lake in June 2020.
~1180 ftSW
Palladian architecture, Museum, Art gallery
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Madison
6 min walk • The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, formerly known as the Madison Art Center, is an independent, non-profit art museum located in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. MMoCA is dedicated to exhibiting, collecting, and preserving modern and contemporary art.
0.5 miSE
Palladian architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright, Convention center
Monona Terrace, Madison
14 min walk • Monona Terrace is a convention center on the shores of Lake Monona in Madison, Wisconsin.
~690 ftE
Museum, Children's museum
Madison Children's Museum, Madison
4 min walk • The Madison Children's Museum is a museum for children in Madison, Wisconsin, that contains exhibits on the arts, sciences, history, culture, health, and civic engagement.
~1000 ftS
Shopping, Farmer's market, Flea market
Dane County Farmers' Market, Madison
5 min walk • The Dane County Farmers' Market is America's largest producers-only farmers' market. It is held from April to November on Saturday mornings on the Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin and on Wednesday mornings on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
~850 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Wisconsin Veterans Museum, Madison
5 min walk • The Wisconsin Veterans Museum, located on Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin, United States, is dedicated to telling the stories of the veterans of the state of Wisconsin.
~1060 ftNE
Palladian architecture, Synagogue
Gates of Heaven Synagogue, Madison
6 min walk • Shaarei Shamayim has been the name of two Jewish congregations in Madison, Wisconsin. The first, dating to the 19th century but no longer in existence, built what is now the eighth-oldest synagogue building still standing in the United States.
~1040 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Bars and clubs
Orpheum Theatre, Madison
6 min walk • The Orpheum Theatre is a live performance and musical theater in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, located one block from the Wisconsin State Capitol.
~1100 ftS
Museum, History museum
Wisconsin Historical Museum, Madison
6 min walk • The Wisconsin Historical Museum is a museum located on the Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin. The museum, which features information about the history of Wisconsin, is operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society.
~1270 ftS
Theater, Art museum, Architecture
Overture Center for the Arts, Madison
7 min walk • Overture Center for the Arts is a performing arts center and art gallery in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. The center opened on September 19, 2004, replacing the former Civic Center.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to First Church of Christ?

Nearby attractions include Madison Masonic Temple, Madison (1 min walk), Mansion Hill Historic District, Madison (3 min walk), Madison Vocational School, Madison (3 min walk), Madison Children's Museum, Madison (4 min walk).

How to get to First Church of Christ by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Church of Christ:

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E Mifflin & N Pinckney • Lines: 12, 15, 23, 27, 4, 5, 6, 70, 72, 75, 8 (4 min walk)
W Mifflin & N Carroll • Lines: 12, 15, 4, 6, 70, 72, 8 (5 min walk)