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First Christian Church, Columbus

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#3 of 6 in Historic Sites in Columbus

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The First Christian Church (originally known as the Tabernacle Church of Christ) in Columbus, Indiana, was built in 1942. It was the first contemporary building in Columbus and one of the first churches in the United States to be built in a contemporary architectural style.
The building, designed by Finnish architect Eliel Saarinen, consists of a glass-fronted main hall, with a tower and bridge section. Interior details such as light fixtures, screen and furniture were designed by Saarinen's son Eero Saarinen (who would later design the North Christian Church in Columbus) and Charles Eames.

The building was designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service in 2001.

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By john b

This is the beginning of the renaissance of modern Architecture in Columbus. hen I first sa it I thought it as almost ugly. hen the concepts were described to us and we went inside I came to love...

This is the beginning of the renaissance of modern Architecture in Columbus. hen I first sa it I thought it as almost ugly. hen the concepts were described to us and we went inside I came to love... more »
By IndianapolisLady

The modern architecture of the First Christian Church in Columbus was very unusual for its time. Tours are included in the town's architecture tour. Great acoustics in the church.

The modern architecture of the First Christian Church in Columbus was very unusual for its time. Tours are included in the town's architecture tour. Great acoustics in the church. more »

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By Hamidreza Rafatnejad

A magnificent work of modern architecture. Visited here on Sunday, so we met people and had a friendly and warm talk.

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By xun wang

Fantastic architectural design and magnificent building!

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