Swedenborgian Church Church of the New Jerusalem

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Name/Title

Swedenborgian Church Church of the New Jerusalem

Entry/Object ID

2000.003.6006

Scope and Content

Swedenborgian Church, also known as the Church of the New Jerusalem is located at 845 Congress Avenue. It is a Pivotal Structure. According to Alma Igler Campbell, the fence was built in 1863 to discourage wandering, grazing animals. Source: Photo 584 Charles Henry Allen donated the land for its construction. Source: Comprehensive Survey Report It is said that the bench in the entryway was used by John Chapman, "Johnny Appleseed", a member of the sect who attended camp meetings on the property. Source: 2005 Ownership Survey for 835 Congress Avenue, the former parsonage.

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Search Terms

845 Congress Avenue, Church of the New Jerusalem, Gothic, Swendenborgian Church, Pivotal Structure, Victorian Period Plaque

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Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Allen, Charles Henry

Person or Organization

Igler, John J.

Related Places

Notes

Address: Congress Avenue Street No.: 845

Create Date

July 15, 2005