About First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches parish located at 1615 WEST WASHINGTON BOULEVARD, Chicago, IL, 60612. First Baptist Church was founded in 1871. The building at First Baptist Church seats 1800. The First Baptist Church parish office answers at +17732438047.
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Where is First Baptist Church located?
First Baptist Church is located at 1615 WEST WASHINGTON BOULEVARD, Chicago, IL, 60612. The building sits at coordinates 41.88051, -87.68787, placing it in Chicago, IL 60612.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
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- Public parking 528 ft
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- Golden Dragon · chinese 279 ft
- Moon’s Sandwich Shop 331 ft
- Chan's King Wok · chinese 804 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 30, 2026.
The neighborhood around First Baptist Church
The ZIP code 60612 area around First Baptist Church is home to 34,459 residents with a median household income of $58,858 and a median age of 34.2 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at First Baptist Church
Baptist churches emphasize Scripture, a clear gospel message, and music — and welcome visitors to observe freely.
- Services usually run 60–90 minutes: worship songs, a Bible-centered sermon, and an invitation to respond.
- Communion (called the Lord's Supper) is observed periodically, open to anyone who has professed faith in Christ.
- Dress is casual; families are welcomed and children are often part of the service.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of First Baptist Church
5 other US churches in the Gothic architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Saint Paul Catholic Church Chicago, IL
- Christ Episcopal Church Winchester, VA · est. 1828
- Bethany Baptist Church Chicago, IL · est. 1871
- All Saints Church Philadelphia, PA · est. 1855
- Somerset Community Mission Somerset, KY
Churches founded the same year as First Baptist Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1871 are indexed in Churches List.
- Immaculate Conception Philadelphia, PA
- Bethany Baptist Church Chicago, IL
- First Congregational Church Chicago, IL
- St. Rose of Lima Buffalo, NY
- Redeemed Church of God in Christ Detroit, MI
Your Sunday at First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about First Baptist Church
- What denomination is First Baptist Church?
- This parish is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is First Baptist Church located?
- The parish is located at 1615 WEST WASHINGTON BOULEVARD, Chicago, IL, 60612.
- When was First Baptist Church founded?
- Founded in 1871.
- How large is First Baptist Church?
- The building seats 1800.
- What is the architecture of First Baptist Church?
- First Baptist Church is a Gothic architecture building, designed by Gurdon P. Randall.
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