Shiloh Baptist Church (Sacramento, California)

The Shiloh Baptist Church, located in Sacramento, California is a historic African American Baptist church built between 1958 and 1963. Designed by James C. Dodd, Sacramento's first African-American licensed architect and built primarily by Reverend Willie P. Cooke, pastor of Shiloh.[2] It served as the focal point for the African-American community of Sacramento's Oak Park neighborhood, and was constructed by the congregation.[2]

Shiloh Baptist Church
Shiloh Baptist Church (Sacramento, California) is located in Sacramento, California
Shiloh Baptist Church (Sacramento, California)
Shiloh Baptist Church (Sacramento, California) is located in California
Shiloh Baptist Church (Sacramento, California)
Shiloh Baptist Church (Sacramento, California) is located in the United States
Shiloh Baptist Church (Sacramento, California)
Location3552 7th Ave.,
Sacramento, California
Coordinates38°32′40.2″N 121°28′06.2″W / 38.544500°N 121.468389°W / 38.544500; -121.468389
Area3.08 acres (1.25 ha)
Built1958-1963
ArchitectJames C. Dodd
Architectural styleMid-century Modern
NRHP reference No.12000376[1]
Added to NRHPJuly 3, 2012

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b "Report to PRESERVATION COMMISSION City of Sacramento".