Dixwell Avenue Congregational United Church of Christ
The Dixwell Avenue Congregational United Church of Christ is a historic church at 217 Dixwell Avenue in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1820 as the African Ecclesiastical Society, the congregation has been a major part of African-American society in the city since then. Its current church building, completed in 1969, is a major local example of Brutalist architecture, designed by John M. Johansen. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its architecture in 2018.
Dixwell Avenue Congregational United Church of Christ | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
| Location | 217 Dixwell Ave., New Haven, Connecticut |
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| Coordinates | 41°19′08″N 72°56′02″W |
| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1968 |
| Architect | John M. Johansen |
| Architectural style | Brutalist |
| NRHP reference No. | 100003148) |
| Added to NRHP | November 29, 2018 |
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