Hopewell Baptist Church by Bruce Goff

Built by Goff in the 1950’s this church is known for its very interesting and unique design. Known as the “Teepee Church,” this building is located just outside of Edmond, Oklahoma . It acquired this nickname because of its resemblance to the Native American form of shelter. Many believe this design is a nice touch as it brings attention to the history of the great plains. Another unique feature of this building is that it is actually built out of excess oilfield materials. This is due to the fact that a large portion of the local townspeople had jobs in the oilfield so it held a strong connection with local residents of the time. The church was unfortunately abandoned in the 1980’s, but there is some hope nonetheless. In 2014 the church’s roof was renovated and there are talks about further improvements being made in the future.

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