First Church of Christ, Scientist (Oklahoma City)

The former First Church of Christ, Scientist is an historic Christian Science church building located at 1200 North Robinson Avenue in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States. Built in 1920, it was designed in the Classical Revival style of architecture. On September 9, 2001, was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

First Church of Christ, Scientist
First Church of Christ, Scientist building located at Robinson Ave and NW 11th St
Location1200 N. Robinson Avenue
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Coordinates35°29′7″N 97°31′8.76″W
Built1922
Architectural styleClassical Revival
NRHP reference No.01000949[1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 9, 2001

National register listing
  • First Church of Christ, Scientist (added 2001 - Building - #01000949)
  • Also known as Center for Design Arts
  • 1200 N. Robinson Ave., Oklahoma City
  • Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering
  • Architectural Style: Classical Revival
  • Area of Significance: Architecture
  • Period of Significance: 1900-1924
  • Owner: Private
  • Historic Function: Religion
  • Historic Sub-function: Religious Structure
  • Current Function: Work In Progress

Current status

Oklahoma City businessman and tax attorney, Travis Watkins, purchased the former First Church of Christ, Scientist building at 1200 N. Robinson in August, 2018 as the headquarters of Travis W. Watkins Tax Resolution & Accounting Firm.[2] First Church of Christ, Scientist now holds services at 4700 North Portland.

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
  2. Accounting Firm set to bring life to Midtown Church accessed August 16, 2018


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