First Presbyterian Church Attraction Details

First Presbyterian Church
http://www.fpcp.org
The First Presbyterian Church stands on land that was donated to the church in 1787 by the Penn family for religious purposes. Its first brick church building was built in 1802. The present church structure was designed by a Philadelphia architect who ended up designing three Presbyterian churches in Pittsburgh. In 1903 the cornerstone was laid, by 1905 the structure was completed. The exterior design is in the English Gothic style, and its twin-towered facade is reminiscent of Gothic cathedral design. The interior was laid out as a single large rectangular space, with the pulpit at one end and galleries raised along the sides. The rough stone walls on the interior are opened up by significant stained glass windows. All of the nave windows, except one, were designed and produced by the Tiffany Studios in New York. The large "east" window, in the Sunday school wing, is the work of Clayton & Bell, of London. Guided tours of the church are conducted each Sunday following the 10:45 a.m. service. Group tours can be arranged with the church historian by phoning the church office.

Address:
320 6th Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Phone: 412-471-3436

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