Washington Chapel C.M.E. Church - Parkville, Missouri - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

"As one of two black churches serving Parkville, the Washington chapel is clearly associated with the historic thriving black community in town. The location and construction of the church is associated with Park College, which had plans for a "Negro Annex" to the college on land it owned in the northwestern portion of Parkville. The construction of the church was supervised by Charles Patrick Breen, the Superintendent of Buildings at Park College, and students at the college provided some of the labor. Members of the church, and its pastors, were leaders in the black community in the Parkville area. Social as well as church related events were held at the Washington Chapel, providing a focal point for the African American citizens. In the area of architecture, the Washington Chapel is significant as a regional expression of the Late Gothic Revival style, as applied to a vernacular church form. The building material - limestone - and castellated tower are features typical of this style. The church is an excellent representation of limestone construction, and is also significant as an unheralded example of the work of Charles Patrick Breen. Breen was Superintendent of Buildings at Park College for twenty-three years, and was responsible for twelve buildings on campus, all executed in native limestone." - National Register Nomination form

The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

The church continues to serve its congregation with weekly Sunday services.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 06/29/1907 Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Christian Methodist Episcopal If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:00 AM Street address of Church: 1137 West St. Parkville, Missouri Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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