365 Things to Do in Charlotte NC - Visit SPIRIT SQUARE
Charlotte's First Baptist Church, erected in the early 1900’s, was designed by J.M. McMichael of Harrisburg, PA. The central element of the structure (and no, it's not the steeple because it never had one!) is the Byzantine dome, similar to New York City’s Madison Square Presbyterian Church. 
Church goers marveled at the stained glass windows, as you will. One window on the south side of the sanctuary was donated by Vinton Liddell in honor of his father, W. J. F. Liddell.
Originally doubtful that the acoustics would be sufficient for hearing a sermon in the church, the acoustics did work and they work well! The sound of the music was glorious and the sermons reverberated like music to the ear.
In 1975, the old building was destined for destruction. A local chairwoman of the Board of County Commissioners Liz Hair, gathered ‘troops’ to rally and was able to save the stately building from destruction. First Baptist Church is now thriving as the main performance hall for Spirit Square, a popular Uptowncenter for the arts.
Visit www.BlumenthalCenter.org and plan to see a performance in the intimacy of McGlohon Theatre at Spirit Square—hear the wonderful acoustics for yourself and enjoy the beauty of this historic piece of Charlotte.
*This photo was taken from the 34th floor of The Avenue Condominiums in Uptown Charlotte.
*Originally posted at www.365ThingsToDo.Posterous.com
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