Parsonage of the Church of the New Jerusalem (Swedenborgian Church)

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Name/Title

Parsonage of the Church of the New Jerusalem (Swedenborgian Church)

Entry/Object ID

2000.003.6079

Scope and Content

This house, a Contributing Structure, located at 835 Congress Avenue was originally the parsonage for the Church of the New Jerusalem. The Church was founded in 1861 and the parsonage was built two years later. Source: Comprehensive Survey Report The house was completely renovated c. 1910-1920s. In the 1840s, prior to the construction of the church and parsonage, these grounds were the site of the Swedenborgian Church camp meetings. John Chapman, "Johnny Appleseed" who was a Swedenborgian, came with other church members and camped on the property. Source 2005 Ownership Survey

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835 Congress Avenue, Contributing Structure, Church of the New Jerusalem, Italianate, Colonial Revival, Victorian Period Plaque, Swendenborgian Church

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Rogers, Jay

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Rogers, Laura

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Parks, Randy

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Parks, Nancy

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Hoffman, Charles, Judge

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Powell, David

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Powell, Jenny

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Wadds, Lauren Powell

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Notes

Address: Congress Avenue Street No.: 835

Create Date

November 10, 2006