City of Chicago, IL
02/24/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/24/2026 12:11
Austin's Original Providence Baptist Church Approved for Landmark Designation
Austin's Original Providence Baptist Church was designated as an official Chicago landmark by City Council today.
Designed by architects Brown, Burton & Davis, the church building was constructed in 1902 by the First Baptist Church of Austin, with an attached school building added in 1928. Both buildings include Gothic Revival and Tudor Revival elements.
The building has served as the home for Original Providence Baptist Church congregation since 1971. The congregation was founded by former slaves in 1866, making it the third -oldest Black church in Chicago.
The designation protects all exterior elevations of the church and school from significant alteration or demolition.
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