FORMER First Church of Christ, Scientist - Paris, TX - Church of Christ Scientist on Waymarking.com

This building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988, but note that its address was "339" and not the "357" that it is today. There is a home at 339 just next door. The National Register's Nomination Form is remarkably brief, offering up just two sentences about the building:

Raised one-story brick structure; broad steps lead to portico supported by Ionic columns; double French doors with transoms lead to sanctuary; heavy entablature; three tall arched windows at sides.

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One of the earlier Christian Science churches in Texas; one of the first Beaux Arts buildings constructed in Paris after the fire, it is an unusually well-detailed small church. It compares favorably with Temple Freda (NR 1984) in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas.

Paris wasted absolutely no time in rebuilding after the Great Fire of 2016, and as the Nomination Form indicates, this 1917 Classical Revival building (so noted by a partially-hidden cornerstone on the north elevation) was an early work as they climbed out of the wreckage. There is no indication as to when the congregation went inactive, although the Nomination Form indicates that the building was vacant in 1988. It has been host to a few congregations over time, and experienced neglect well into the 20teens prior to its restoration.

Date of building: 01/01/1917 How date of building was determined: Dated cornerstone Dominant Architectural Style: Classical Revival/Beaux Arts Address/Location: 357 W Kaufman St Paris, TX USA 75460 Status of Building: Not in use Congregation sponsors a Christian Science Reading Room?: no Service time: Not Listed Reading Room location: Not Listed

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