Assumption Greek Orthodox Church

First inhabitants of building was known as First Church of Christ, Scientist, University City a historic church building at 6900 Delmar Boulevard in University City, Missouri.

Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
Location6900 Delmar Blvd., University City, Missouri
Coordinates38°39′22″N 90°18′41″W
Area0.8 acres (0.32 ha)
Built1924
ArchitectBarnett, T.P., & Co.
NRHP reference No.80004389[1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 23, 1980

The Building was built in 1924(likely then known as First Church of Christ, Scientist, University City and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

Assumption Greek Orthodox Church The church community Assumption Greek Orthodox Church was chartered in 1940, a small existing church was purchased at 1605 Euclid Ave. in the city of St. Louis. the location was perfect for the majority of parishioners who lived within walking distance.

In 1948 As the parish grew a larger facility was purchased at 1212 Academy, also in St. Louis. the property contained a gym and schoolrooms that can accmodate a growing parish.

″In 1958″ the parishioners began moving to different areas of the city and county, thus the decision to relocate to a more convenient area. ″The property at 6900 Delmar Blvd″. was purchased in University City. (this is the property that had architectural unique properties. the property was renovated to suit the church needs. In 1978 a Town and Country property was purchased at 1755 Des Peres Rd. Here an original building was built from the ground up. In 1989 the Basilica and community center was finalized. Today the church resides at 1755 Des Peres Rd., Town And Country, MO 63131 with a website at www.assumptiongoc.org. festival page is at www.stlgreekfest.com


References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.

Reference old website of the churches festival site www.stlgreekfest.com (from wayback machine) for the church history


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