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New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church - Photos

A wide angle shot of the sanctuary in Sep. 2023

14th street elevation in August 2023

The sanctuary as seen in Sep. 2023

The sanctuary as seen in Sep. 2023

The sanctuary as seen in Sep. 2023

A view at the altar from the main entrance

Pretty astounding that the interior is still very close to it's synagogue days

A view from the balcony

A view from the balcony

View toward main entrance

Beautiful woodwork in very good condition across the entire sanctuary

New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church entrance vestibule in 2023

Entrance doors to sanctuary

A different view at the church's entrance vestibule

Staircase to balcony section

Main entrance on Elmhurst

Looking up at the ceiling with its main chandalier

The building is Romanesque in style with a Neo-Byzantine influence. Its façade is dominated by a slightly-projecting central bay with a massive, recessed archway.