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North Christian Church (Columbus, Indiana)

USA / Indiana / Columbus / Columbus, Indiana / Tipton Lane, 850
 church, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, 1964_construction, Modern (architecture), U.S. National Historic Landmark
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The North Christian Church is a church in Columbus, Indiana. Founded in 1955, it is part of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The church building of 1964 was designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen (1910–1961) and completed in 1964. Saarinen's father Eliel Saarinen had designed the First Christian Church in Columbus.

The building is hexagonal in shape, with a central metal spire that is 192 feet (59 m) high. Below the spire, there is an oculus that admits light into the main level. The sanctuary is located at the center of the building, with the Lord's Table located in the center of the sanctuary. Rows of pews surround the altar in a hexagon, reflecting the idea that worship should be a central aspect of the life of the congregation. The lower level contains classrooms, an auditorium, a kitchen, and an activities area.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Christian_Church
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Coordinates:   39°13'47"N   85°54'58"W

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  • Ironclad1
    Local nicknames include, "The Oil Can Church" and "Saarinen's Last Erection"
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