Old Brick Church, Iowa City
Facts and practical information
Old Brick Church, once known as First Presbyterian or North Presbyterian, is a church in Iowa City, Iowa. One of the few surviving pre-Civil War structures in Iowa City, Old Brick was built in 1856 at the site of an older Presbyterian church that had burned. Its steeple was demolished in an 1877 wind storm, it was rebuilt with a crenellated belfry, giving it a distinctive appearance. Last used as a church in 1970, Old Brick was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 as North Presbyterian Church. In 1974 the University of Iowa purchased the property and intended to demolish the church to make way for a parking lot, but public protest prevented the demolition. This public protest manifested in the formation of Friends of Old Brick, the organization that purchased the structure in 1977. Old Brick changed ownership again in 1987, when Old Brick Episcopal Lutheran Corporation purchased the building. Old Brick now thrives as a community center, hosting such diverse events as weddings, memorials, religious services, academic lectures, humanitarian fundraisers, and dance lessons. Old Brick also houses several non-profit offices. ()
26 E Market StDowntown Iowa CityIowa City 52245-1742
Old Brick Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Kinnick Stadium, Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Old Capitol Museum, Old Capitol Mall.
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Bus
- PBB - Stop 1021 • Lines: Hawkeye Interdorm, Interdorm, Mayflower Shuttle, Red Route (3 min walk)
- Macbride Hall - Stop 0120 • Lines: Blue Route, Hawkeye Express, Hawkeye Interdorm, Interdorm, Mayflower Shuttle, Pentacrest (3 min walk)