Greater Bethel AME Church, Mediterranean Revival church in Downtown Miami, United States
Greater Bethel AME Church is a 1927 church of the African Methodist Episcopal denomination at 245 Northwest 8th Street in Downtown Miami, listed on the National Register of Historic Places since April 17, 1992 as part of the Downtown Miami Multiple Resource Area. The sources record its address, denomination and listing, not its architects or stylistic details.
The church was built in 1927 at 245 Northwest 8th Street. On April 17, 1992, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, and it is listed as part of the Downtown Miami Multiple Resource Area. On February 12, 1958, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke here, delivering "Launching Of The SCLC Crusade For Citizenship."
The church is part of the Downtown Miami Multiple Resource Area, the National Register listing that covers several historic downtown properties. Its 1958 King speech, "Launching of the SCLC Crusade for Citizenship," was tied to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's voter-registration campaign. The congregation worships at 245 Northwest 8th Street.
The location is walkable and situated in an active downtown area where parking may be limited. Visitors should check ahead for specific visiting hours and community events, as these vary based on the congregation's schedule and programs.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered an important address here in February 1958 as part of a nationwide citizenship campaign. This connection to the civil rights movement transformed this place into a historic site beyond its role as a house of worship.
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