First Christian Church (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)

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Location1104 N. Robinson Ave., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Coordinates 35°28′43″N97°31′35″W / 35.47861°N 97.52639°W / 35.47861; -97.52639
Arealess than one acre
Built1910 or 1911
Architectural style Classical Revival
NRHP reference No. 84003383 [1]
Added to NRHPMarch 8, 1984

The First Christian Church (now known as Frontline Church or Renaissance Center) is a historic church building at 1104 N. Robinson Avenue in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It was built in 1911. The original First Christian church Oklahoma City moved from this location in December 1956.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. [1]

It was deemed significant for its architectural style, being deemed the "best example of an ecclesiastical structure utilizing the Neo-Classical Revival style found in Oklahoma City." [2]

It was built in 1910. In 1983, it was being renovated, partly funded by tax credits. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. 1 2 Melvena Thurman (August 1983). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: First Christian Church / Renaissance Center". National Park Service . Retrieved October 1, 2019. With accompanying two photos from 1983