Calvary Baptist Church, Protestant church in Oklahoma City, United States.
The three-story brick church features twin towers topped by brick parapets and stands at 300 North Walnut in Oklahoma City's downtown district.
Built in 1921 by Russell Benton Bingham, an African American architect, the church played a central role in Oklahoma City's civil rights movement through sit-in campaigns.
The church served as the primary meeting location for students who orchestrated sit-in protests at lunch counters, leading to the desegregation of 175 restaurants by 1961.
The building maintains its original architectural elements, including pointed-arch windows and brick detailing, making it a recognized National Register of Historic Places site.
Students from the church initiated their first sit-in at Katz Drug Store on August 19, 1958, marking the beginning of Oklahoma City's civil rights demonstrations.
Location: Oklahoma
GPS coordinates: 35.46972,-97.50833
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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