First Congregational Church, Minneapolis

Name: First Congregational Church
Address: 500 SE 8th Ave, Minneapolis, 55414-1910, United States
Telephone: +1 612-331-3816

#109 among attractions in Minneapolis

Romanesque architecture, Church

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The First Congregational Church is a historic church building in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, built in 1886. It is constructed of red sandstone in Gothic-Romanesque style, featuring round-arched windows and semi-circular rows of pews. When initially completed the building was in a residential neighborhood surrounded by mansions of prominent citizens and merchants of the time, including Octavius Broughton, Woodbury Fisk, Thomas Andrews, Horatio P. Van Cleve, William McNair, and John Dudley. Over time the neighborhood changed to a more transient population, dominated by students attending the University of Minnesota. Architect Warren H. Hayes was Minneapolis' leading designer of churches in the 19th century, having designed the Calvary Baptist Church, Fowler Methodist Episcopal Church, and Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church, as well as the Central Presbyterian Church in Saint Paul. ()

Built: 1886 (138 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 44°59'6"N, 93°14'34"W

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500 SE 8th AveUniversity (Marcy - Holmes)Minneapolis 55414-1910 United States

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+1 612-331-3816

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

Nearby attractions include: Stone Arch Bridge, Guthrie Theater, Saint Anthony Main, Mill Ruins Park.

0.7 miSW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to First Congregational Church?

Nearby attractions include Marcy-Holmes, Minneapolis (5 min walk), Woodbury Fisk House, Minneapolis (8 min walk), The Soap Factory, Minneapolis (10 min walk), Arvonne Fraser Library, Minneapolis (10 min walk).

How to get to First Congregational Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Congregational Church:

Bus

4th Street & 8th Avenue • Lines: 250C, 250M, 270 (3 min walk)
5 St Se • Lines: 2, 2C, 2E (4 min walk)

Light rail

West Bank • Lines: 902 (24 min walk)
East Bank • Lines: 902 (25 min walk)