Abstract:
The First Christian Advent Church is a late Carpenters
Gothic building constructed in John Day, Oregon in 1900.
The building was designed and possibly built by Samuel
Bayliss Hope, about whom little is known. The church is most
remarkable for the profusion of ornament on its exterior and
interior. The moldings are a very late manifestation of
hand-planed decoration.
This study documents the building, and also makes
extensive recommendations for its restoration. The church
is in moderately good condition both physically and
historically, though there_ are numerous problems which will
require intervention. Recommendations are intended to
return the building to its 1900 appearance. The guidelines
are technical in nature, and include the re-milling of
moldings, reinforcement of the roof structure, foundation
wall repair, and refinishing of interior surfaces.