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Old West Church

Old West Church is a historic place in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000691.

Boston, Suffolk County, MassachusettsListed December 30, 1970NRIS #70000691★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Old West Church?

The Old West Church is a historic United Methodist Church at 131 Cambridge Street in the West End of Boston, Massachusetts. It was built in 1806 to designs by architect Asher Benjamin, and is considered one of his finest works. It is a monumentally-scaled example of ecclesiastical Federal architecture, whose design was widely copied throughout New England.

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Listing details

Name
Old West Church
City
Boston
County
Suffolk County
State
Massachusetts
Listed on the National Register
December 30, 1970
NRIS reference number
70000691
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.36138, -71.06399
When was Old West Church listed on the National Register?

Old West Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 1970.

Where is Old West Church located?

Old West Church is located in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts at approximately 42.36138, -71.06399. See the map above.

Is Old West Church a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Old West Church is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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