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Christ Church (Philadelphia)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
County of Philadelphia.
Second Street, between Market and Filbert Streets
National Register Number: 70000553
 Resource type: Building.
Property type: Religious facility. The threat level was Satisfactory in
2008.
Congressional District: PA-1 Certified Local Government: YES
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Current use/information: Active church.
Web Site: http://www.christchurch1735.org/ www.nps.gov/inde/christ-church.html.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - April 15, 1970):
Constructed between 1727 and 1754, the present ornate Georgian structure, used by a congregation organized in 1695, is the third building on the site. Its most striking exterior features are a Palladian window and Doric entablature.

Condition:
No threats indicated at this time.

No changes since the last report.


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