Name: First Church of Christ, Scientist Year: 1903 Architectural Firm/Architect: Mauran, RusselL&Garden Standard Architectural Styles: Classic Revival Religious Group: Church of Christ, Scientist Front facade: Brick, common bond Property Type Codes: Church Designation: City Landmark Ward: 28 Neighborhood: 38 History: The congregation was founded in 1894, one of the first Christian Science churches in the world. Originally proposed in stone, plans were modified for a reduced budget of $100,000 in brick. The Classicism of the design reflects a tradition in Christian Science architecture. Elements that first appeared in this structure that were later to be adopted by other St. Louis Christian Science churches include: a bowl-shaped seating, inclined floor, upper level auditorium. [p. 80] |
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