First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro

Greensboro saw its first Presbyterians in 1824 and, six years later, the original First Presbyterian Church was built at the corner of Davie and Church Streets. Today, in its present location at the corner of North Greene Street and Fisher Park Circle, First Presbyterian is an assemblage of six buildings. In the photo above, we see the exterior part of the sanctuary built in 1929, a brick version of the fortress gothic style. The building was inspired by the Cathedral in Albi, Southern France.  Learn more about the building's architecture here.

First Presbyterian stands majestically on a hill, overlooking Fisher Park.  From this Greene Street view, we can appreciate the scale of the property as we see people being called to worship. Barely visible behind the trees is the breathtaking stained-glass, rose window, typical of the Gothic architectural style. Downtown Greensboro is in the background. 

 

Comments

[Dina]

That is a very impressive church. Your photo looks like Europe.

[Chuck]

With the sepia tone treatment this could easily be an historical photo from many years past ... if it weren't for the modern SUV. Nice feel.

[tapirgal]

Sepia really works for this photo, although I was glad to be able to follow the link and see the color of the brick. I sure wish churches had continued to build in these wonderful old styles.