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Church of Christ (Revere, Massachusetts)

Coordinates: 42°24′32″N 71°0′25″W / 42.40889°N 71.00694°W / 42.40889; -71.00694
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Church of Christ
Church of Christ (Revere, Massachusetts) is located in Massachusetts
Church of Christ (Revere, Massachusetts)
Church of Christ (Revere, Massachusetts) is located in the United States
Church of Christ (Revere, Massachusetts)
Location265 Beach St., Revere, Massachusetts
Coordinates42°24′32″N 71°0′25″W / 42.40889°N 71.00694°W / 42.40889; -71.00694
Area0.4 acres (0.16 ha)
Built1888
Architectural styleShingle Style
NRHP reference No.84000430[1]
Added to NRHPNovember 13, 1984

The Church of Christ, later the Revere Masonic Temple, is a historic church building at 265 Beach Street in Revere, Massachusetts, United States. The three-story wood frame building achieved its present appearance c. 1888, when it was enlarged and given its Stick and Shingle styling. Its significance lies in its origins, which are as a colonial meetinghouse erected in 1710, whose oaken timber frame, still part of this building, is one of the oldest such surviving structures. The meetinghouse, which measured 43' by 35', was a two story structure, to which a bell tower with steeple were added later in the 18th century. The spire was removed in 1823 and replaced with a domed cupola. In 1856 the building was rotate ninety degrees, and given Italianate styling. The 1888 alterations added the third floor and increased its size. It was purchased by a Masonic lodge society in 1919, at which time the tower was removed. It was in active use by Masonic organizations until 1982.[2]

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984,[1] at which time it was vacant.

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References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ "NRHP nomination for Christ Church". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 2014-05-29.