First Church of Christ, Tacoma

Name: First Church of Christ
Address: 902 Division Ave, Tacoma, 98403, United States
Telephone: +1 253-272-4054

#34 among attractions in Tacoma

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First Church of Christ, Scientist is a historic Christian Science church building located at 902 Division Avenue at the corner of I Street in Tacoma, Washington. Designed in the Classical Revival style by noted as well as prolific Tacoma architect Frederick Heath, it was built at a cost of $45,000 between 1908 and 1911. It was the second building built by the congregation on this site, the first being a 1901 wooden structure seating 300 that was torn down in 1908. On June 2, 1911, the first service was held in the new church. After becoming debt free, the new church was dedicated in 1921. ()

Coordinates: 47°15'42"N, 122°27'4"W

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902 Division AveNew TacomaTacoma 98403 United States

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+1 253-272-4054

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

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Glass, Children's Museum of Tacoma, Bridge of Glass, First Presbyterian Church.

1.4 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museum of Glass, Tacoma
35 min walk • The Museum of Glass is a 75,000-square-foot art museum in Tacoma, Washington dedicated to the medium of glass. Since its founding in 2002, the Museum of Glass has been committed to creating a space for the celebration of the studio glass movement through nurturing artists, implementing education, and encouraging creativity.
1.1 miSE
Museum
Children's Museum of Tacoma, Tacoma
28 min walk • Children's Museum of Tacoma is a nonprofit museum for children located in Tacoma, Washington. The museum officially opened in 1986. The museum offers hands on play-to-learn experiences for children. In 2018 the museum secured a 1.6 million dollar commitment from the U.S.
1.3 miSE
Bridge, Art gallery
Bridge of Glass, Tacoma
35 min walk • The Bridge of Glass is a 500-foot pedestrian partially-covered footbridge spanning Interstate 705 in Tacoma, Washington. It was opened in 2002 as a gift to the city.
~1210 ftNE
Church
First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma
6 min walk • First Presbyterian Church in Tacoma, Washington is a historic congregation founded in 1873. Its current Romanesque building was designed by noted church architect Ralph Adams Cram, Mr. Earl N.
0.7 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Pantages Theater, Tacoma
18 min walk • The Pantages Theatre or Jones Building in Tacoma, Washington was designed by the architect B. Marcus Priteca. The unusual structure opened in January 1918. It was designed to be an office building and a vaudeville theatre. The theaters Second Renaissance Revival style is juxtaposed with the Commercial style.
0.7 miE
Museum
Foss Waterway Seaport, Tacoma
19 min walk • The Working Waterfront Maritime Museum is a Maritime Museum located in Tacoma, Washington, USA. The museum sits on the Thea Foss Waterway.
1.1 miSE
Convention center, City hall
Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, Tacoma
28 min walk • The Greater Tacoma Convention Center, is a convention center in downtown Tacoma, in the U.S. state of Washington. It opened in November 2004 and has been described as the "second largest meeting and event facility in Western Washington". It was designed by MulvannyG2 Architecture, of Bellevue, Washington.
0.7 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Rialto Theater, Tacoma
18 min walk • The Rialto Theatre in Tacoma, Washington was built in 1918 to showcase movies. Its design reflects the affluence following World War I. It reflects the character of a palace and is the result of efforts by entrepreneur Henry T. Moore and Tacoma architect Roland E. Borhek...
0.6 miSE
Historical place, City hall
Old City Hall, Tacoma
15 min walk • The Old City Hall is a five-story building in Tacoma, Washington that served as the city hall in the early 20th century. The building features a ten-story clocktower on the southeast corner, facing the intersection of Pacific Avenue and S 7th Street.
0.6 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, Tacoma
17 min walk • Tacoma Arts Live is a 501 non-profit organization located in the historic Theater District of downtown Tacoma, Washington. Encompassing the Pantages, Rialto, and Theatre on the Square, Tacoma Arts Live manages the largest complex of theaters between Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon.
~1730 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Landmark Convention Center, Tacoma
9 min walk • The Landmark Convention Center in Tacoma, Washington, United States is located at 47 St. Helens Avenue. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. Ambrose J. Russell is credited as the architect of the meeting hall and theater.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to First Church of Christ?

Nearby attractions include Wright Park, Tacoma (4 min walk), Western Reformed Seminary, Tacoma (5 min walk), First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma (6 min walk), Stadium District, Tacoma (7 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to First Church of Christ:

Bus

Division Ave & S I St • Lines: 11 (1 min walk)
N I St & N 2nd St • Lines: 16 (2 min walk)

Light rail

Theater District/South 9th Street • Lines: T (17 min walk)
Commerce Street/South 11th Street • Lines: T (21 min walk)