Central Presbyterian Church

Saint Paul, United States

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

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Services: Su 10:30

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Central Presbyterian Church in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota, was constructed in 1889 to accommodate the rapidly growing congregation, which had been founded in 1852. Designed by architect Warren H. Hayes, the building exemplifies Richardsonian Romanesque style through its distinctive arched entrances adorned with carved floral and geometric motifs, and its imposing 90-foot gable constructed of coarsely carved Lake Superior brownstone. The interior employs the Akron Plan, an innovative layout that features curved, semicircular pews arranged on a sloping floor, centered on a raised semi-circular chancel positioned at the front. This theater-like design ensures optimal sightlines and acoustics for the congregation. The church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.