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Sanctuary, ca. 1927

1827 (January)Original 30' x 60' building erected at Main and Clinton
1827 (February)Third Presbyterian Church organized by Presbytery
1828First permanent building, Main and Stone Streets
1836New stone building on site between Stone St. and South Ave. dedicated
1858 (August)Church destroyed in a block-long fire
1860 (April)Temple St. church dedicated
1883 Temple St. church sold to Unitarians
Forward-looking members saw need to move farther east, where congregation members lived; Meigs Street site purchased
1884 Stone chapel on Meigs St. dedicated. East wall and gable still visible from Arnold Park parking lot; Moot Room and chancel choir rooms are original to this building
1889 (August)Cornerstone of present church building laid
1893 (May 14)Present church building dedicated
1894Meigs St. frontage property purchased; in 1910, site of Parish House
1952 Sanctuary remodeled with divided chancel and new organ; Chapel and Education Building constructed
1976 150th Anniversary Fund launched
PARISH HOUSE renovations and improvements: Meigs St. Lobby, Restrooms (two new, one renovated), Church Parlor, Johnston Hall, Parlor Kitchen, Choir Room, Elevator access, close open space above auditorium, four meeting rooms, new kitchen, Celebration Center, new ventilating system, carpet and paint
1979 34 Meigs Street purchased
1983 Columbarium built and dedicated
1986 "Building for the Future: Now It's Our Turn" capital campaign
1988 Major fire in sanctuary chancel caused extensive damage. Restoration of building, windows, and organ accomplished in less than 3 months
1991 "Campaign for a Faithful Tomorrow" launched; Christian Education building renovated; gift given to PC(USA) Bicentennial Fund



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