North Avenue Congregational Church
North Avenue Congregational Church, Greek Revival church in Cambridge, US.
The North Avenue Congregational Church exhibits Greek Revival architecture with Egyptian columns, symmetrical design, and a restored cupola at its Massachusetts Avenue location.
Built in 1845 by architect Isaac Melvin for the Old Cambridge Baptist Church congregation, the structure was relocated along Massachusetts Avenue in 1867.
The building transformed from a religious institution to an educational facility when Lesley University acquired it in 2006 for their College of Art and Design.
The John and Carol Moriarty Library, housed within the former church, maintains specialized collections in Art and Art History for university students.
In 2013, engineers moved the entire structure 100 feet south on its lot to accommodate new construction at Massachusetts Avenue and Roseland Street.
Location: Cambridge
Inception: 1845
Architects: Isaac Melvin
Official opening: 1845
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture
Address: 1801 Massachusetts Avenue
GPS coordinates: 42.38639,-71.11861
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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