| Bethel Baptist Church, Parsonage, and Guardhouse | |
|---|---|
| (U.S. National Historic Landmark) | |
| Location: | 3233, 3232 and 3236 29th Avenue North, Collegeville, Alabama |
| Architectural style(s): | Modern Movement |
| Designated as NHL: | April 05, 2005[1] |
| Added to NRHP: | April 05, 2005[2] |
| NRHP Reference#: | 05000455 |
| Governing body: | Private |
Bethel Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama served as headquarters from 1956 to 1961 for the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights, which was led by Fred Shuttlesworth and active in the Birmingham Civil Rights Movement. The church buildings were bombed three times, first on December 25, 1956[3], again on June 29, 1958[4], and finally on December 14, 1962[5]. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 2005.[1][6]
References
- ^ a b Bethel Baptist Church, Parsonage, and Guardhouse. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2007-10-13.
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
- ^ "Bombing in Alabama Injures 5, Wrecks Minister’s Home", New York Times.
- ^ "BOMB ATTEMPT FAILS; Volunteer Removes Dynamite From Birmingham Church", New York Times.
- ^ "Negroes Ask U.S. to Act in Third Bombing of Church", New York Times.
- ^ National Historic Landmark Nomination: Bethel Baptist Church, Parsonage, and Guardhouse / Revis House (Guardhouse)PDF (111 KiB), National Park Service, , 19
