Bethesda construction update: The Cecil apartments (Photos)

The sidewalk in front of The Cecil apartments at 8015 Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda has reopened to pedestrians. Construction is wrapping up on the mid-rise development, which replaces Christ Lutheran Church on this property. The 310-unit apartment building was developed by JLB Partners, and will be managed by Bozzuto. SK+I Architecture was the design firm.

Lighted signs installed at new Cecil Apartments in Bethesda

Lighted logo signs have been installed just below the roofline at the new Cecil Apartments at 8015 Old Georgetown Road, at the edge of downtown Bethesda. Last night, they were lit up. Such branding signage, high up on the facade and illuminated, is rare for residential buildings in our area. Similar signs were installed on the The Rae, another new apartment complex near Montgomery Mall, earlier this year. So it's a trend we may see more of in the near future.

Bethesda construction update: Cecil Apartments (Photos)

Here's a look at the current construction status of the Cecil Apartments at 8015 Old Georgetown Road at the northern edge of downtown Bethesda. The development was built on the former site of the Christ Lutheran Church, which was addressed as 8011 Old Georgetown before the house of worship was demolished. Cecil's delivery date has slipped from April 2024 to this fall, when the first residents of its 310 units are expected to move in. The project developer is JLB Partners, and the property will be managed by partner Bozzuto. There is now an official website for the development.

Christ Lutheran Church of Bethesda demolished (Photos)

Christ Lutheran Church of Bethesda at 8011 Old Georgetown Road has been completely razed. The site is now being graded in preparation for excavation, shoring and sheeting. An apartment building will take the place of the church. Worship services have moved to Imagination Stage.

Christ Lutheran Church of Bethesda demolition update (Photos)

There goes the steeple at Christ Lutheran Church of Bethesda at 8011 Old Georgetown Road. The remaining belfry is a mere frame at this point. Coming soon: What else? A new apartment building. And so the devolution of western civilization proceeds.

Christ Lutheran Church of Bethesda demolition update (Video+Photos)

Demolition operations continue at the site of Christ Lutheran Church of Bethesda at 8011 Old Georgetown Road, at the edge of downtown Bethesda. The steeple was still up yesterday, although the cross had been removed. A large hole has been punched through the rear wing of the church. The house of worship will be replaced by an apartment building; services have been moved to the nearby Imagination Stage.

Bethesda church set for demolition, Circulator bus stop to be removed from route

The firm redeveloping the site of the Christ Lutheran Church at 8011 Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda has requested demolition permits for the building, according to notices posted at the property. Demolition fencing has also been erected. 

A 90' tall apartment building will be constructed on the site. The developer, JLB Georgetown Road, LLC, acquired the church and two adjacent Rugby Avenue properties for a whopping $20,895,350, according to Maryland real estate records. Due to the heavy construction that will be taking place there, the church's Bethesda Circulator bus stop will temporarily be removed from the free shuttle's route after Saturday, February 26, 2022.

One last look at this local landmark at
the gateway to downtown Bethesda

Services have been moved to 
Imagination Stage