First Congregational Church, Akron

First Congregational Church, Akron

The historical roots of the First Congregational Church were set in 1833. The congregation worshiped in different buildings until it settled in the impressive church of the Richardsonian Romanesque style, established in 1910 and restored in 2005. It has an important architectural value and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Another amazing feature of the church is its organ with more than 4000 pipes, dating from 1951 and recently refurbished.
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Sight Name: First Congregational Church
Sight Location: Akron, USA (See walking tours in Akron)
Sight Type: Religious
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Travel Distance: 5.2 Km or 3.2 Miles
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Travel Distance: 4.7 Km or 2.9 Miles