Tremont Temple
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The Tremont Temple on 88 Tremont Street is a Baptist church in Boston, Massachusetts, affiliated with the American Baptist Churches, USA. The existing multi-storey, Renaissance Revival structure was designed by Boston architect Clarence Blackall, and opened in May 1896. It replaced a much smaller 1827 structure which had repeatedly suffered damage by fires.
Tremont Temple | |
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General information | |
Address | 88 Tremont Street |
Coordinates | 42°21′27″N 71°03′39″W |
Opened | May 1896; 128 years ago (1896-05) |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Clarence Blackall |
The new facility was designed with a large auditorium, ground-floor retail shops, and upper-story offices, all of which could be leased commercially so that the congregation could welcome all worshippers for free.
The building is currently under study for landmark status by the Boston Landmarks Commission.[1]