First Presbyterian Church Door
by Christopher James
Title
First Presbyterian Church Door
Artist
Christopher James
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Historical Presbyterian Church on 6th Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh, PA.
First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh was incorporated by an Act of the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on September 29, 1787. In that same year, 2.5 lots of ground-originally used as an Indian burial ground-were deeded to the congregation by the heirs of William Penn. On this land the church's first building was constructed, using the material of the day-logs. As membership grew, the second building, this one of yellow brick-was erected in 1805 in a unique way. The new structure was put up around the small log church, and services could continue in the little log cabin while progress was made on the new structure! Upon completion, the logs were handed out through the windows and doors for use elsewhere in this early "frontier town." This building served until 1853 when an even larger one was erected and used for 50 years. In 1903, the cornerstone was laid for the present building.
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November 7th, 2015
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Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups Special Features Nominations For Promotion #23 . Please help your fellow artists by visiting and passing on the love to another artist in the the 1000 Views Group....L/F/Tw
Geraldine Scull
Beautifully composed and exposed ! Nominating in the 1000 VIews Group for a Special Feature ! L/T
Brian Tada
Beautiful portrait of this magnificent church door, Christopher! Nominating for a Special Feature in the 1,000 Views on 1 Image Group. F/L