We are always on the look out for the unusual. When told by locals that there is a church in downtown Nashville that resembles an Egyptian temple, a visit was deemed necessary. Sure enough, located at the corner of 5th and Church streets is the Downtown Presbyterian Church (formerly known as the First Presbyterian Church). Apparently, architect William Strickland, who also designed the Tennessee State Capital building a couple of blocks away, was influenced by reports of archeological discoveries in Egypt. Gaining access through the church office, we were amazed by the Egyptian revival motif throughout the church. The extensive use of the winged globe symbol of the Egyptian God Aman-Ra (meaning eternity) really made us feel like we were inside an Egyptian temple. Sometimes, you never know what you may find just around the corner. For more information, visit the following link;
www.dpchurch.com
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