First Baptist Church of Spokane - Spokane, WA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
N 47° 39.253 W 117° 25.496
11T E 468090 N 5277956
Constructed beginning in 1899, this is one of the oldest surviving churches in Spokane. Apparently 29 years in the building, it was not completed until 1928 or 1929.
Waymark Code: WMJJQB
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 11/25/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Thorny1
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This large century old brick and stone church is now the home of the Slavic Baptist Church of Spokane, serving Russian speaking Methodists.

Pilgrim Slavic Baptist church meets in the old First Baptist Church Building and shares space with Spokane Computer. First Baptist was first organized by Rev. Samuel Sterns in 1881. Its original location was on Sprague Avenue and Monroe Street. The main First Baptist building was completed in 1929 and remodeled in 1969. The education wing was rebuilt and the kitchen expanded in 1972.
Date Built: 01/01/1899

Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque

Website: [Web Link]

Church Address:
212 S Lincoln Street
Spokane, WA USA
99201


Service Times: Not listed

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