First Congregational Church, Portland

Name: First Congregational Church
Address: 1126 SW Park Ave, Portland, 97205, United States
Telephone: +1 503-228-7219

#164 among attractions in Portland

Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites

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The First Congregational Church is a church located in downtown Portland, Oregon, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Construction took place over a period of six years, from 1889 to 1895. The building was designed by Swiss architect Henry J. Hefty in Venetian Gothic style. The interior includes stained-glass windows, commissioned in 1906, made by Portland's Povey Brothers Studio. The building's height to the top of the bell tower is 175 feet to 185 feet. ()

Built: 1889 (135 years ago)Coordinates: 45°30'59"N, 122°40'55"W

Address

1126 SW Park AveDowntown PortlandPortland 97205 United States

Contact

+1 503-228-7219

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

Nearby attractions include: Portland Art Museum, Pioneer Place, Oregon Historical Society, Nordstrom.

~520 ftW
Asian, American and Native American art
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~1390 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
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~220 ftS
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Oregon Historical Society, Portland
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~1090 ftNE
Shopping, Department store
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~310 ftNW
Museum, Art gallery
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~290 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland
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~920 ftSE
Architecture, City hall
Portland City Hall, Portland
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~400 ftN
Monuments and statues
Shemanski Fountain, Portland
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~770 ftN
Nightlife, Cinema
Fox Tower, Portland
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~810 ftE
Tomb, Architecture, Postmodern architecture
Portland Building, Portland
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~540 ftNW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is First Congregational Church open?

First Congregational Church is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to First Congregational Church?

Nearby attractions include Newmark Theatre, Portland (1 min walk), Oregon Historical Society, Portland (2 min walk), Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland (2 min walk), Mark Building, Portland (2 min walk).

How to get to First Congregational Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Congregational Church:

Bus

Southwest Jefferson & Broadway • Lines: 38, 45, 55, 6, 68, 92, 96 (2 min walk)
Southwest Salmon & Park • Lines: 15, 51 (3 min walk)

Tram

Art Museum • Lines: A, Ns (3 min walk)
Southwest 11th & Jefferson • Lines: B, Ns (5 min walk)

Light rail

Southwest 6th & Madison • Lines: Green, Yellow (3 min walk)
City Hall/Southwest 5th & Jefferson • Lines: Green, Orange (4 min walk)

Train

Portland Union Station (23 min walk)