First Baptist Church (Geneva, New York)

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First Baptist Church
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Location134 N. Main St., Geneva, New York
Coordinates 42°52′16″N76°59′15″W / 42.87111°N 76.98750°W / 42.87111; -76.98750 Coordinates: 42°52′16″N76°59′15″W / 42.87111°N 76.98750°W / 42.87111; -76.98750
Arealess than one acre
Built1893-1894
ArchitectHubbard, H.M.
Architectural styleRomanesque
NRHP reference No. 02001118 [1]
Added to NRHPOctober 10, 2002

First Baptist Church is a historic Baptist church located at Geneva in Ontario County, New York. The church was constructed in 1893-1894 and is an example of Romanesque Revival style. Constructed of brick with limestone accents, the main block is surmounted by a profusion of tower, turrets, and cross gables. The front facade is flanked by two massive square towers. [2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. "Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS)". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Archived from the original (Searchable database) on July 1, 2015. Retrieved 2016-08-01.Note: This includes Nancy L. Todd (March 2002). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: First Baptist Church" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-08-01. and Accompanying five photographs