Former Methodist Church - Altoona, Pennsylvania
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N 40° 31.125 W 078° 23.320
17T E 721218 N 4488612
The Fifth Ave Methodist Episcopal Church of Altoona, PA was built during 1901 and dedicated December 7, 1902. Located at the corner of 5th Ave and 4th St.
Waymark Code: WM16B71
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 06/19/2022
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This brick-and-mortar church sits on a stone foundation. The building now houses the Archway Ministeries. The building appears to be in good condition other than the roof of the bell tower has a large hole.
"The Fifth Avenue Methodist Church was organized in November 1883. The first Board of Trustees was composed of C. H. Brown, J. T. Brown, George Reigle, Levi Hainley, William Carnes, Samuel Nicewonger, J. B. Bowles, T. D. Hughes and J. N. Tillard. Rev. George Leidy, who was then pastor of the Eighth Avenue Church, helped greatly with the beginning of this church. It was first called the Third Avenue and Second Street Church. On April 27, 1886, the present site at Fifth Avenue and Fourth Street was purchased. Financial aid and other assistance was generously given by members of the Eighth Avenue
congregation. The first building was dedicated October 24, 1886. Rev. George Leidy became pastor in 1901. A new church building was soon started which was dedicated December 7, 1902, with nine members. The congregation now numbers eight hundred and ten." Link
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