First Baptist Church of Deanwood

First Baptist Church of Deanwood is a historic church at 1008 45th Street in Northeast, Washington, D.C., in the Deanwood neighborhood.

First Baptist Church of Deanwood
Location1008 45th St. N.E., Washington, D.C.
Coordinates38°54′12″N 76°56′17″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1938
ArchitectVaughn, Roscoe I.
Architectural styleLate Gothic Revival
NRHP reference No.08000720[1]
Added to NRHPJuly 24, 2008

It was built in 1938, and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.[2] It was added to the District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites the same year.[3]

The new church in front of the old church building

A new church was completed in 1961, just south of the old church. The new church is now the main location for worship services and the old building is used for youth activities.[4]

References
  1. "National Register Information System – First Baptist Church of Deanwood (#08000720)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  2. National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Washington, DC SP First Baptist Church of Deanwood, National Archives and Records Administration.
  3. District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites, Alphabetical Version (September 30, 2009).
  4. First Baptist Church of Deanwood - History, accessed August 20, 2011.


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