Chicago is a city that is deep in religious history and tradition. The city is home to some of the world’s most beautiful and historic churches, religious monuments, and synagogues.

All Saints Church and Rectory

The All Saints Church and Rectory is located at 4550 North Heritage Avenue. The Church was erected in 1883 and was designed by John C. Cochrane. The Rectory part of the structure was built in 1905 and designed by John Hulla. The church was designed in the Stick style that was popular during the 1860s while the rectory resembles the Tudor style of architecture. Chicago first recognized the All Saints Church and Rectory as an official Chicago landmark on December 27, 1982.

First Baptist Congregational Church

The First Baptist Congregational Church is located at 60 North Ashland Avenue. Construction on the church began in 1869 and was completed in 1871 as the church was erected to fit the architectural designs of Gurdon P. Randall. The Carpenter Chapel sits adjacent to the church and was built in 1869. The architecture of the church has its basis in the Gothic Revival style.

First Church of Deliverance

The First Church of Deliverance was built in 1939 and is located at 4315 South Wabash Avenue. The towers that accompany the church were added in 1946. The main church was designed by Walter T. Bailey, as well as Kocher, Buss, and DeKlerk. This church was the first in Chicago to be designed by an African American and its design reflects that of the Modern Art style of architecture. The city of Chicago recognized it as an official landmark on October 5, 1994.

Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral

The Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral was designed by Louis H. Sullivan and was erected in 1903 at 1121 North Leavitt Street. Russian Czar Nicholas II helped to finance its construction as its architecture captures the essence of some of the Russian provincial church’s designs. Chicago recognized this as a religious landmark on March 21, 1979.

Metropolitan Baptist Church

The Metropolitan Baptist Church was designed by Hugh M. G. Garden and was built in 1901 at 2151 West Washington Boulevard. Chicago recognized this church as an official religious landmark in 1989.

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