Coral Gables Congregational Church, Spanish Colonial Revival church in Coral Gables, United States.
Coral Gables Congregational Church is a Congregational church at 3010 DeSoto Boulevard in Coral Gables, Florida, designed by Richard Kiehnel of Kiehnel and Elliott in 1923. It is a Spanish Colonial Revival building listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 10, 1978.
The church was established in 1923 when the city's developer George E. Merrick donated the land for its construction and dedicated it to his father, a Congregational minister. This act reflected the importance of religious institutions in shaping the planned community of Coral Gables from its inception.
The church has long supported artistic and musical pursuits for young people. Its composition prize was won in 2006 by the Australian composer Gordon Hamilton. The land was given by George E. Merrick, who dedicated it to his father, a Congregational minister.
The church is located at an accessible address in Coral Gables and can be visited on foot or by car. It is best to visit during daylight hours to fully appreciate the architectural details and exterior design of the building.
The church's land was given by George E. Merrick, the developer who planned and built Coral Gables, and he dedicated it to his father, a Congregational minister. The congregation also awards a composition prize; in 2006 it went to Australian composer Gordon Hamilton.
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