Quinn Chapel of the A.M.E. Church - Chicago, IL - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

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"In 1847, the group organized as a congregation of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Named for Bishop William P. Quinn, the church played an important role in the city's abolitionist movement. After the Chicago Fire of 1871 destroyed the original church, the congregation met for many years in temporary locations. The congregation purchased the present site in 1890, and the current church is a reminder of the late-19th century character of the area.

Year Built: 1892
Architect: Henry F. Starbuck
Date Designated a Chicago Landmark:August 13, 1977"
Placed on National Register of Historic Places - 1979 (see waymark WM729E)
Internationally known luminaries including Frederick Douglas and Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., and presidents William B. McKinley and William Howard Taft have spoken at the Quinn Chapel.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1892 Age of Church building determined by?: Church website If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: African Methodist Episcopal If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:00 AM Street address of Church: 2401 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL USA 60616 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

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