Pilgrim Baptist Church, Protestant church in Bronzeville, Chicago, United States.
The church building features masonry walls, large window openings, and architectural elements designed by Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler in 1890.
The structure initially served as Kehilath Anshe Ma'ariv Synagogue until 1922, when it became Pilgrim Baptist Church and received National Register designation in 1973.
The building stands as the birthplace of gospel music under Thomas A. Dorsey's direction in the 1930s and hosted civil rights gatherings with Martin Luther King Jr.
The exterior walls remain supported by a steel skeleton structure after the 2006 fire, which destroyed most of the interior components.
William E. Scott created a series of murals inside the church between 1936 and 1937, contributing to its artistic significance.
Location: Chicago
GPS coordinates: 41.83444,-87.62223
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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