Third Church of Christ, Washington D.C.

Name: Third Church of Christ
Address: 910 16th St NW, Washington D.C., 20006, United States
Telephone: +1 202-807-1877

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Third Church of Christ, Scientist, established in 1918, is a Christian Science church in downtown Washington, D.C. From 1971 to 2014, the church was located in a controversial building at 16th and I Street NW. Considered a significant work of "Brutalist" church architecture by some critics, the building was considered unsatisfactory by members of the Church's congregation, which shrank over the years. In 2007, the church applied for a demolition permit for the building to permit sale and redevelopment of the site, with plans to relocate to a more suitable structure. A 1991 application for landmark status for the building, filed to forestall a demolition threat then, was subsequently approved. After a lawsuit and hearings, the District of Columbia issued a demolition permit in May 2009, and the building was demolished in 2014. In 2015, Third Church merged with First Church of Christ, Scientist. The congregation continues as First Church and conducts its activities in a portion of the new building. ()

Completed: 1971 (53 years ago)Demolished: 2014Coordinates: 38°54'6"N, 77°2'13"W

Address

910 16th St NWNorthwest Washington (Dupont Circle)Washington D.C. 20006 United States

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+1 202-807-1877

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

Nearby attractions include: Lafayette Square, Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette, Warner Theatre, Statue of David Farragut.

~770 ftS
Park
Lafayette Square, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Lafayette Square is a prominent public park located just north of the White House in Washington D.C., United States. This seven-acre park serves as a national stage for democracy and dissent, a green oasis in the heart of the nation's capital, and a living link...
~1040 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., the Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette stands as a testament to the enduring friendship between the United States and France. This bronze tribute to the French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War is a...
0.5 miSE
Neo-renaissance architecture, Theater, Concerts and shows
Warner Theatre, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • Warner Theatre is a theatre located at 513 13th Street, N.W. in downtown Washington, D.C. The theatre is part of an office building called the Warner Building located on 1299 Pennsylvania Avenue.
~600 ftW
Monuments and statues
Statue of David Farragut, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Admiral David G. Farragut is a statue in Washington, D.C. honoring David Farragut, a career military officer who served as the first admiral in the United States Navy.
~440 ftNW
Memorial
Farragut Square, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Farragut Square is a city square in Washington, D.C.'s Ward 2. It is bordered by K Street NW to the north, I Street NW to the south, on the east and west by segments of 17th Street NW, and interrupts Connecticut Avenue NW.
~490 ftSE
Church, Reportedly haunted
St. John's Episcopal Church, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • St. John's Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square is an historic Episcopal church located at Sixteenth Street and H Street NW, in Washington, D.C. along Black Lives Matter Plaza.
~810 ftE
Park
McPherson Square, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • McPherson Square is a square in downtown Washington, D.C. It is bound by K Street Northwest to the north, Vermont Avenue NW on the East, I Street NW on the south, and 15th Street NW on the West; it is one block northeast of Lafayette Park.
0.5 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
National Theatre, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • The National Theatre is located in Downtown Washington, D.C. and functions as a venue for live stage productions with seating for 1,676. Despite its name, it is not a governmentally funded national theatre, but operated by a private, non-profit organization.
~980 ftSE
Street
Madison Place, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Madison Place is a one-block street located in northwest Washington, D.C. across from the White House. It forms the eastern border of Lafayette Square between Pennsylvania Avenue and H Street NW. Buildings on Madison Place include the Howard T.
~1960 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping district
M Street, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • The name "M Street" refers to two major roads in the United States capital of Washington, D.C. Because of the Cartesian coordinate system used to name streets in Washington, the name "M Street" can be used to refer to any east-west street located twelve blocks north or south of the dome of the United States Capitol.
~110 ftE
Street
Black Lives Matter Plaza, Washington D.C.
1 min walk • Black Lives Matter Plaza is a two-block-long pedestrian section of 16th Street NW in Downtown Washington, D.C.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Third Church of Christ?

Nearby attractions include Black Lives Matter Plaza, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), U.S. Chamber of Commerce Building, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Farragut Square, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), St. John's Episcopal Church, Washington D.C. (3 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to Third Church of Christ:

Metro

Farragut West • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (5 min walk)
Farragut North • Lines: Rd (5 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (10 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (12 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (36 min walk)