Union Park Congregational Church and Carpenter Chapel, Chicago

Name: Union Park Congregational Church and Carpenter Chapel
Address: Chicago, United States

#922 among attractions in Chicago

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

Union Park Congregational Church and Carpenter Chapel

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Union Park Congregational Church and Carpenter Chapel is a historic church building at 60 N. Ashland Blvd. on the Near West Side of Chicago, Illinois. The chapel is named after Philo Carpenter, a deacon, a co-founder of the congregation and of the Chicago Theological Seminary, and an early donor of the original church who was also a noted abolitionist and the city's first druggist. The two buildings are considered as a unit; together, they are a Chicago Landmark and an Illinois Historic Landmark and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The church building is currently occupied by the First Baptist Congregational Church, whose official mailing address is 1613 W. Washington Blvd. in Chicago. ()

Built: 1869 (155 years ago)Coordinates: 41°53'6"N, 87°40'3"W

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West Side (Near West Side)Chicago United States

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Union Park Congregational Church and Carpenter Chapel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Empty Bottle, United Center, UIC Pavilion, First Baptist Congregational Church.

1.5 miNW
Nightlife, Dancing
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Sport venue, Sport
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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~720 ftS
Church
First Baptist Congregational Church, Chicago
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Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
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Museum, Art gallery
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Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
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~680 ftSE
Park
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Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Union Park Congregational Church and Carpenter Chapel?

Nearby attractions include Union Park, Chicago (4 min walk), First Baptist Congregational Church, Chicago (4 min walk), Church of the Epiphany, Chicago (12 min walk), Creamery Package Manufacturing Company Building, Chicago (13 min walk).

How to get to Union Park Congregational Church and Carpenter Chapel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Union Park Congregational Church and Carpenter Chapel:

Bus

Ashland & Lake • Lines: 9, (N) N9, X9 (1 min walk)
Ashland & Fulton • Lines: 9, (N) N9 (4 min walk)

Metro

Ashland • Lines: Green, Pink (2 min walk)
Illinois Medical District • Lines: Blue (19 min walk)

Train

Western Avenue (29 min walk)