Holmesburg United Methodist Church - Philadelphia, PA
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N 40° 02.562 W 075° 01.497
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Neighborhood church located on historic Frankford Avenue in northeast Philadelphia is over one hundred thirty-seven years old.
Waymark Code: WMC3YN
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 07/22/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
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I was unable to find a cornerstone but I found the following from their website which accounts for their building history:

Providently, on May 7, 1868, the present property on Bristol Pike north of Welsh Road (8118 Frankford Avenue) was purchased from the Joseph H. Brown estate. The cornerstone of the new building was laid on October 15, 1874. This is the building now in use. The Sunday School Room, called the Lecture Room, was added in 1875.

The church is a modest building, brownstone building with a part that juts out in the front lie a foyer/portico. Gothic windows abound, the entrance, front windows and side windows are all in this fashion. There is some nice stained glass over then front door bearing the name of the church. The church is narrow in the front but runs far back. The entire property is surrounded by a very old wrought iron fence.

The congregation was formed in 1812. The Methodist Society was sufficiently organized by November 12, 1812 to take title to a piece of property at Hickory & Union Streets (now Stanwood & Erdrick Streets). Rev. Samuel Harvey took on its mortgage. The property was deeded to the Trustees for worship and a cemetery. In 1813, the cornerstone of the old Mount Zion Church was laid. The building of the Sanctuary was an early example of ecumenism. The Episcopalians and Baptists contributed to the cost so they could access the church when it was not being used.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 10/15/1874

Age of Church building determined by?: Church website

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Methodist

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday

Street address of Church:
8118 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA USA
19136


Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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