Built 1888 Opened 1888 Added to NRHP 13 November 1984 | NRHP Reference # 84000430 Area 1,600 m² | |
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Location 265 Beach St., Revere, Massachusetts Architectural style Shingle style architecture Similar Revere Beach, Wellfleet Drive‑In Theater, Christina and John Markey M | ||
The Church of Christ, later the Revere Masonic Temple, is a historic church building at 265 Beach Street in Revere, Massachusetts, United States. The three-story wood frame building achieved its present appearance c. 1888, when it was enlarged and given its Stick and Shingle styling. Its significance lies in its origins, which are as a colonial meetinghouse erected in 1710, whose oaken timber frame, still part of this building, is one of the oldest such surviving structures. The meetinghouse, which measured 43' by 35', was a two story structure, to which a bell tower with steeple were added later in the 18th century. The spire was removed in 1823 and replaced with a domed cupola. In 1856 the building was rotate ninety degrees, and given Italianate styling. The 1888 alterations added the third floor and increased its size. It was purchased by a Masonic lodge society in 1919, at which time the tower was removed. It was in active use by Masonic organizations until 1982.
The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984, at which time it was vacant.