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South Broadway Christian Church
Address: 23 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 303-722-4679
Web site: www.southbroadwaycc.org

Built in 1891 by architects Miller and Janisch. Construction began at Ellsworth and Lincoln on June 28, 1891. The cornerstone was laid with John L. Routt, the last territorial governor and first state governor of Colorado, officiating at the ceremony.

The property is on the Colorado Register for Historic Places as well as is a Denver Local Landmark. It is an example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture with Gothic details. The church is of the denomination of Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and has been since it was built. The average attendance now is 110-160 people with about 200 attending for specific holidays. The surrounding neighborhood is diverse. There are African American, Latinos, Asian, gay and lesbians and young singles, professionals and families. The property is now the meeting place for many community groups. Youth Track Education for adolescent boys in the criminal justice system meets there every day. Four Alcoholic Anonymous groups, four Cocaine Anonymous groups, language classes from the Colorado Free University, Girl Scouts - overnights when the weather is too inclement for outdoor overnights, and the Broadway Business Association have meetings there. The church is a Red Cross emergency shelter. Denver Classical Guitar Society has its monthly meetings and concerts in the building. The South Broadway Business Association holds meetings there, as well as other community groups. The church is the Precinct for elections. The Pieta House Aids Hospice holds events there. The church is open for weddings for non-church members. Any local non-profit is welcome to have meetings in the church.