First Presbyterian Church (Idaho Falls, Idaho)

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First Presbyterian Church
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Location325 Elm Street, Idaho Falls, Idaho
Coordinates 43°29′22″N112°2′6″W / 43.48944°N 112.03500°W / 43.48944; -112.03500
Arealess than one acre
Built1918-1920
ArchitectFulton, J.C.
Architectural style Classical Revival
NRHP reference No. 78001052 [1]
Added to NRHPMarch 29, 1978

First Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church at 325 Elm Street in Idaho Falls, Idaho. It was built during 1918 to 1920 and was added to the National Register in 1978. [1]

It was deemed architecturally significant as "a good example of the Neo-classical revival style"; its "dome and Ionic portico are impressive by Idaho's standards." [2]

It is the only building in Idaho designed by Uniontown, Pennsylvania ecclesiastic architect J. C. Fulton. [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 Don J. Hibbard (1977). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: First Presbyterian Church". National Park Service . Retrieved August 22, 2017. With two photos.