New Point Baptist Church
Title
New Point Baptist Church
South Baptist Church
Subject
Description
The building was originally used as the South Baptist Church, but today houses the New Point Baptist Church. It is one of four extant Greek Revival churches in Newark.
Date
1850
State
extant
Condition History
David S. Gendell was the architect during the 1862 renovations, which included the addition of brownstone to the facade.
Bibliography
Gordon, Mark W., and Anthony Schuman, editors. Newark Landmark Treasures: A Guide to the Landmark Buildings, Parks, Public Art & Historic Districts in New Jersey’s Metropolis. Newark Preservation and Landmarks Committee, 2016, p. 40.
National Register of Historic Places, New Point Baptist Church, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, National Register #72000779
National Register of Historic Places, New Point Baptist Church, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, National Register #72000779
Style
Greek Revival
Files
Collection
Citation
John G. Hall and David S. Gendell, “New Point Baptist Church,” DANA, accessed November 18, 2024, https://dana.njit.edu/items/show/369.
Geolocation
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