First Congregational Church of Long Beach, Long Beach
The First Congregational Church of Long Beach, founded in 1888, has been housed in its current Italian Romanesque Revival building since 1914.
Designed by architect Henry M. Patterson, the church is a dominant presence in downtown Long Beach with its 110-foot corner tower, green mission tile roof, and richly patterned brickwork. The sanctuary is laid out in the form of a Greek cross and features some of the finest stained-glass windows in the West, including three large rose windows and six picture windows, with the central rose famously known as the "Light of the World." These stained-glass works are believed to be among the last produced in Germany before World War I.
Inside, the spacious auditorium can seat up to 1,500 people beneath a roof soaring 55 feet above the floor, evoking the grandeur of European cathedrals.
The church has undergone important updates including earthquake repairs in 1933, retrofitting in the 1980s, and the addition of Pilgrim Hall in 2001, which expanded space for education and community gatherings.
Over its more than 100-year history, the sanctuary has served as a vibrant community hub鈥攈osting civic debates, musical performances, and providing spiritual refuge during times of national crisis.
Designed by architect Henry M. Patterson, the church is a dominant presence in downtown Long Beach with its 110-foot corner tower, green mission tile roof, and richly patterned brickwork. The sanctuary is laid out in the form of a Greek cross and features some of the finest stained-glass windows in the West, including three large rose windows and six picture windows, with the central rose famously known as the "Light of the World." These stained-glass works are believed to be among the last produced in Germany before World War I.
Inside, the spacious auditorium can seat up to 1,500 people beneath a roof soaring 55 feet above the floor, evoking the grandeur of European cathedrals.
The church has undergone important updates including earthquake repairs in 1933, retrofitting in the 1980s, and the addition of Pilgrim Hall in 2001, which expanded space for education and community gatherings.
Over its more than 100-year history, the sanctuary has served as a vibrant community hub鈥攈osting civic debates, musical performances, and providing spiritual refuge during times of national crisis.
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Sight Name: First Congregational Church of Long Beach
Sight Location: Long Beach, USA (See walking tours in Long Beach)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Long Beach, USA (See walking tours in Long Beach)
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