First Presbyterian Church of Salt Lake City
| First Presbyterian Church of Salt Lake City | |
|---|---|
Presbyterian | |
| Website | fpcslc |
| History | |
| Founded | 1873 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Walter E. Ware |
| Architectural type | Gothic Revival |
| Years built | 1903 |
| Completed | 1905 |
The First Presbyterian Church of Salt Lake City is a Presbyterian Church congregation in Salt Lake City, Utah. It was founded in 1871. From 1874-1905 the church met in a building at the corner of Second South and Second East, which has since been demolished. The current red sandstone building was constructed from 1903-1905.[1]
The current church building is in the Gothic Revival style and was designed by architect
Rock Island, IL and dedicated in a 1906 concert featuring renowned organist Clarence Eddy.[2]
The current building was first occupied in 1905, the congregation substantially enlarged, renovated, and modernized it in 1956. It was listed on the
contributing building in the South Temple Historic District
.
In 1875, Professor John M. Coyner founded The Collegiate Institute, a
Westminster College
.
References
- ^ "First Presbyterian Church: Congregational and Pastoral History".
- ^ "New Organ at First Presbyterian Church to be Dedicated Monday by Clarence Eddy". Salt Lake Telegram. 1911-04-08. Retrieved 2021-10-03.
- ^ "First Presbyterian Church, Salt Lake City, Utah". Retrieved January 12, 2020.
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