Erste Deutsche Evangelische Kirche - Elmira, NY
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ripraff
N 42° 05.417 W 076° 47.920
18T E 351246 N 4661365
"Construction of the church was begun in 1898, and finished the following year. The church served the large German American population of Elmira. "
Waymark Code: WMQABR
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 01/22/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
Views: 4

wikipedia "The Erste Deutsche Evangelische Kirche, also known as First United Church of Christ, is located at 160 Madison Avenue, Elmira, New York. Construction of the church was begun in 1898, and finished the following year. The church served the large German American population of Elmira. It is significant for its Rhenish Romanesque architecture. "

Worship Service begins at 10:45 AM
"an open and welcoming church for all individuals regardless of race, sexual preference or mental capacity. To be a faithful, growing church, caring for one another with a desire to seek what is right for all creation."
Street address:
160 Madison Ave.
Elmira, NY USA
14901


County / Borough / Parish: Chemung

Year listed: 2007

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture Gothic Revival

Periods of significance: 1875-1899

Historic function: Religion Religious Structure

Current function: Religion Religious Structure

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 2: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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