First United Methodist Church | |
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| Location | 6th Ave. and 19th St., N, Birmingham, Alabama |
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| Coordinates | 33°31′6″N 86°48′38″W / 33.51833°N 86.81056°W |
| Area | 0.7 acres (0.28 ha) |
| Built | 1891 |
| Architect | Weary & Kramer |
| Architectural style | Neo-romanesque |
| NRHP reference No. | 82001605[1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 27, 1982 |
First United Methodist Church is a historic church at 6th Ave. and 19th Street, North in Birmingham, Alabama. It was built in 1891 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.[1][2]
By the 2010s, the congregation often used the name First Church Birmingham and was known for its emphasis on inclusion and social justice.[3][4]
References
- 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ↑ Bowsher, Alice M.; Ellen Mertins (July 15, 1982). "First United Methodist Church". National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form. National Park Service. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 17, 2014. Retrieved March 17, 2014. See also: "Accompanying photos". Archived (PDF) from the original on March 17, 2014. Retrieved March 17, 2014.
- ↑ Crain, Abbey (June 15, 2019). "Hundreds celebrate 'gay rat wedding' at Alabama church". al. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- ↑ Cournoyer, Andrea (April 29, 2023). "First United Methodist Church of Birmingham, Sanctuary Service". Magic City Religion. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
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