Shiloh Baptist Church (Cleveland)
Shiloh Baptist Church | |
| Location | 5500 Scovill Ave., Cleveland, Ohio |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41°29′29″N 81°39′5″W / 41.49139°N 81.65139°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1906 |
| Architect | Cone, Harry |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| Website | https://www.shilohbaptistchurchcle.org/ |
| MPS | Black History TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 82001371[1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 17, 1982 |
Shiloh Baptist Church is a historic church at 5500 Scovill Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio.
The structure was built by the Jewish congregation of B'Nai Jeshurun.[2] It was designed by local architect Harry A. Cone[3] in the Neoclassical architectural style.[4][5]
Construction began in late May 1905,[4][3][2] and the building dedicated on August 27, 1926.[6]
Shiloh Baptist Church was founded in 1850,1850[7] and was the first African American Baptist congregation in Cleveland.[8] The congregation purchased the structure in May 1923, but could not take possession until the new synagogue was completed.[9]
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. It is considered a historic Black church in Cleveland.[10] It is also a Cleveland Historic Landmark.[11]
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ a b "Dedicate With Ancient Rites". The Plain Dealer. September 10, 1906. p. 10.
- ^ a b "New Synagogue in the East End to Cost $75,000". The Plain Dealer. June 18, 1905. p. 15.
- ^ a b "At Work on Foundation". The Plain Dealer. June 17, 1905. p. 12.
- ^ Armstrong, Foster; Klein, Richard; Armstrong, Cara (1992). A Guide to Cleveland's Sacred Landmarks. Kent, Ohio: Kent State University Press. p. 129. ISBN 9780873384544.
- ^ "Open Jewish Temple Tonight". The Cleveland Press. August 27, 1926. p. 7.
- ^ "Shiloh Baptist Church". Encyclopedia of Cleveland History. Case Western Reserve University. 2025. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
- ^ Perkins, Olivera (June 23, 2025). "Shiloh, Cleveland's oldest Black Baptist church, continues to serve the Central neighborhood". Signal Cleveland. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ "Contracts to Sell Temple". The Plain Dealer. May 9, 1923. p. 17.
- ^ Huesken, Mary Ellen Crowley; Perkins, Olivera (July 2, 2025). "Explore this map of some of Cleveland's historic Black churches". Signal Cleveland. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
- ^ Cleveland Planning Commission (2025). "Cleveland Designated Landmarks. Property Detail: Shiloh Baptist Church". planning.clevelandohio.gov. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
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