Rotunda

front view of beaux arts facade of the rotunda
  • front view of beaux arts facade of the rotunda

Presently this space is used by a collaborative of The Foundation Community Arts Initiative, University City District, and University of Pennsylvania to bring the arts and the community together through various performances and venues. This Beaux Arts style building was originally built to house The First Church of Christ Scientist. This is a building of unsurpassed simplicity and elegance.

Rotunda

4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Building Code: 168
Gross Area (sq. ft.): 29,111
Phase: Completed
Year Built: 1911
Architect: Carrere and Hastings
Other Name: First Church of Christ Scientist

Presently this space is used by a collaborative of The Foundation Community Arts Initiative, University City District, and University of Pennsylvania to bring the arts and the community together through various performances and venues. This Beaux Arts style building was originally built to house The First Church of Christ Scientist. This is a building of unsurpassed simplicity and elegance.