Tenth Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian church in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, United States
Tenth Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian congregation located at the southwest corner of 17th and Spruce Streets in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood of Philadelphia. The building, designed by John McArthur Jr., features a tall stone tower with a slender octagonal spire and a steep roofline, and it has been altered over time, including the removal of its original wooden spire in 1912.
Founded in 1829 as a congregation in Philadelphia, the church merged with its daughter congregation, West Spruce Street Presbyterian Church, in 1893 and took the name Tenth Presbyterian Church. The current building, designed by John McArthur Jr., was completed in the 1850s and underwent major alterations by Frank Miles Day in 1893.
The church has a strong connection to the neighborhood's medical community, with many doctors, interns, and residents among its members. Its global missions program and outreach to students reflect a focus on serving both local and international communities.
The church is in the Rittenhouse Square area, easily reached on foot from nearby shops and cafes. Visitors can enter through the main doors on Spruce Street, and the sanctuary is usually open for prayer and reflection during weekday hours.
The church's tower and spire were once the tallest structure in Philadelphia, a record held until the completion of City Hall's tower in 1894. The original wooden spire was removed in 1912 due to structural decay, and the current spire is a later replacement.
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