Frontline Church
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Frontline Church is a large historic church in downtown Oklahoma City built in 1911. It is historically significant for its Neo-Classical Revival architecture, which is considered the best in the city. Notable features include the large raised dome, three cupolas, and Corinthian columns. The church was originally known as the First Christian Church, whose congregation was founded in 1889 remained here until in 1956 when a modern church building was built.
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Frontline Church, originally known as First Christian Church, was built in 1911. It is the most impressive example of Neo-Classical Revival style in the city.
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"Our History." First Christian Church. Accessed July 24, 2019. https://fccokc.org/our-history.
Thurman, Melvena. "First Christian Church." National Park Service - National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form. March 8, 1984. https://npgallery.nps.gov/GetAsset/9d9f22a9-82a5-47a4-8845-1da5ecdcbcea.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Christian_Church_(Oklahoma_City,_Oklahoma)#/media/File:Oklahoma_City_OK_First_Church_Christian_Church_(Angled)_(Taken_20120926).jpg
Thurman, Melvena. "First Christian Church." National Park Service - National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form. March 8, 1984. https://npgallery.nps.gov/GetAsset/9d9f22a9-82a5-47a4-8845-1da5ecdcbcea.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Christian_Church_(Oklahoma_City,_Oklahoma)#/media/File:Oklahoma_City_OK_First_Church_Christian_Church_(Angled)_(Taken_20120926).jpg