Shiloh Baptist Church (Cleveland)
Historic church in Ohio, United States
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Shiloh Baptist Church is a historic church at 5500 Scovill Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio.
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| Location | 5500 Scovill Ave., Cleveland, Ohio |
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| Coordinates | 41°29′29″N 81°39′5″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 |
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]
