First United Methodist Church of Chicago, Methodist church in downtown Chicago, United States.
The Chicago Temple Building incorporates a Methodist church at its base and upper floors, reaching a height of 173 meters with 23 stories.
The congregation established its first worship space in 1834 with a log cabin on the Chicago River before relocating to Washington and Clark Streets.
The building houses three distinct sanctuaries, including a main sanctuary for 1000 people, the Dixon Chapel, and the Sky Chapel near the spire.
The church maintains its presence at 77 West Washington Street, offering regular services and maintaining office spaces from the 4th to 21st floors.
The Sky Chapel, created by the Walgreen family in 1952, sits 400 feet above ground level with stained glass windows depicting biblical narratives.
Location: Illinois
Inception: 1924
Architects: Holabird & Root
Floors above the ground: 23
Part of: United Methodist Church
GPS coordinates: 41.88310,-87.63060
Latest update: March 16, 2025 00:19
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