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Title |
First Christian Church, Perry |
Object Name |
Photograph |
Catalog Number |
11016 |
Date |
2005 |
Description |
Located on corner of Third and Lucinda streets. In 1880 the first Christian Church was at the northeast corner of Second and Lucinda streets. Built new church at Third and Lucinda streets; dedicated December 25, 1898. Art glass windows designed by Allward of Des Moines. William Jennings Bryan spoke there in June 1902. Housed refugees from San Francisco earthquake in April 1906. Extensively renovated in 1924. Building damaged by windstorm in 1949 and declared unsafe. New church built on site and dedicated December 9, 1951. |
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building exterior building Third Street Lucinda Street Perry Iowa faith Christian streetscape church |