Park Church - Elmira, NY - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

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"The Park Church began in 1846. This beginning related directly to the slavery issue. On the Second of January of that year, forty-one members left the First Presbyterian Church to form a religious body fully resolved of Christian conscience to support the abolitionist stance.The church developed a dynamic Sunday School that flourished, attracting hundreds of children within the community. Under the leadership of the Rev. Thomas K. Beecher and his wife, Julia, the church developed a comprehensive program that was referred to as "educational conversion" and included a great emphasis upon scripture and music, but also various other ideas not usually considered a part of religious education.Several of the founding members of the congregation assisted with the Elmira "station" of the Underground Railroad. In addition to those who directly served on the "Railroad," all of the members supported the anti-slavery movement by using their various gifts, whether they were in the form of time, talent or finances. After the Civil War, this same energy and commitment continued, but became focused on caring for the town's needy (especially widows), orphans, and the aged."

wikipedia "Park Church runs the length of an entire city block in Elmira, New York. The church was constructed from 1874 through 1876, replacing its much smaller, wooden predecessor. It was designed by Horatio Nelson White. The design of the limestone and brick church is highly ecelectic. Besides its architecture, the church is significant for its congregation of abolitionists and humanitarians. From 1854 until his death in 1900, Thomas Kennicott Beecher was the pastor of Park Church. Beecher, together with his twelve siblings including author Harriet Beecher Stowe, was brought up by liberal reformist clergyman Lyman Beecher.["

Street address: 208 W. Gray St. Elmira, NY USA 14901 County / Borough / Parish: Chemung Year listed: 1977 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture, Social History, Religion Periods of significance: 1875-1899, 1850-1874 Historic function: Religion Religious Structure Current function: Religion Religious Structure Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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