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First Christian Church, 10th & Edmond Streets, Photo Paperweight, c. 1918Entry/Object ID
AM2014.11.6Scope and Content
First Christian Church, 10th & Edmond Streets, Photo Paperweight, c. 1918. Photo of church building and inset photo of Bro. C.M. Chilton, Pastor, 1898-1944.
Note affixed to back of paperweight: "First Christian Church, Northeast corner, 10th & Edmond, approx. 1874-1918. Picture of Bro. C.M. Chilton, Pastor of First Christian Church, 1898 to 1944"
Note included with paperweight on memo pad with J. Bruce Clark, Area Manager printed on top and hand dated 2/10/86.
"First Christian Church started about 1848 meeting in homes (or before). In 1848 built church at 3rd & Robidoux. This was destroyed by storm. In 1854 built at 4th & Charles. Sometime in the 1800's bought N.E. corner at 10th & Edmond, laid the foundation, and then sold this because of profit. Later they bought back N.E. corner at 10th & Edmond and built 1874-5. In 1917-18 built at 10th & Faraon where they are now located. Brother C.M. Childton was pastor of this church 1898 to 1944.Lexicon
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Chilton, C.M.