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Kingdom Hall (San Felipe)
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Kingdom Hall

The Kingdom Hall is situated at Acapulco, Mexico, in the town of San Felipe.

History

A Kingdom Hall is a place of worship used by Jehovah's Witnesses.

  • The term was first suggested in 1935 by Joseph Franklin Rutherford, then president of the Watch Tower Society, for a building in Hawaii.
  • Rutherford's reasoning was that these buildings would be used for "preaching the good news of the Kingdom".

Architecture

The architectural style of Kingdom Halls is typically modern and functional, designed to accommodate large congregations.

Believed to date from the mid-20th century, these buildings often feature a simple, rectangular design with minimal ornamentation.

Notable Features

  • Notable features of Kingdom Halls include their use as community centers for Jehovah's Witnesses, hosting various activities such as Bible studies and social events.

Organ and Bells Information

The organ and bells information is not available.

Heritage Status

The Kingdom Hall has been designated as a notable place of worship in Mexico.

Visiting Info

The Kingdom Hall is open to the public during certain hours.

However, visiting hours are limited due to the nature of the congregation's activities.

Accessibility

The building is accessible to visitors with disabilities.

Notable Artworks or Relics

No notable artworks or relics are reported for this location.

Details

NameKingdom Hall
CitySan Felipe
CountryMexico
Coordinates31.028282, -114.83813
Current useplace of worship used by Jehovah's Witnesses
Accessibletrue