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Richmond Avenue Church of Christ - 1922

The Richmond Avenue Church of Christ in 1886 as it appeared in 1922. Designed by prolific architect Cyrus Kinne Porter (1828-1910), it has been transformed into the Bryant Parish Condominiums with minimal exterior alterations.

The sanctuary, 1922.

The Sunday School Assembly Room, 1922.

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