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First United Methodist Church

The First United Methodist Church is one of the oldest remaining churches in Reno. Built in 1925, the period revival cathedral displays impressive gothic revival design elements, utilizing a cross plan, typical of that style. The three-story cathedral was one of the first poured-concrete buildings in Reno. The wood grain left by the planks used as molds for the exterior can be seen in the concrete.

The Methodist Church congregation was established early in Reno's history in 1868, organized by Reverend Thomas McGrath.

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Location	201 West First St. Reno Nevada 89502
Website	http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/nevada/fir.htm ... courtesy of Nevada State Historic Preservation Office The First United Methodist Church, the third Methodist Church to be built in Reno, was constructed during a time when Reno had an international reputation for the migratory trade, which resulted in negative publicity for the town and the frequent comparison to Sodom and Gomorra. In an ...