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White, William P., and William H. Scott, Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, A Camera and Pen Sketch of Each Presbyterian Church and Institution in the City. Philadelphia: Allen Lane & Scott, 1895, p. 94

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Project name: Chestnut Hill Church

Project types: church

Denominational affiliation: Presbyterian

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REX AVE near MAIN ST
Philadelphia, PA

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"In 1853 a church building was erected and dedicated for divine worship. It was the beginning of the present commodious stone church. Sixteen years afterward, in 1869, it was enlarged and greatly improved. Eleven years after that, in 1880, it was still further enlarged and made much more attractive. In the same year, 1880, a fine Sabbath-school building was put up in the rear of the church. Four years after the church was erected a beautiful and convenient manse was built by its side. The cluster of buildings, situtatted on a high point of ground, are all constructed of gray stone and present a fine appearance, being seen at a considerable distance."

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[Chestnut Hill Church] Chestnut Hill Church, Corner Rex and Main Streets. [Courtesy of the Presbyterian Historical Society] Local ID #: 094 White, William P., and William H. Scott, Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, A Camera and Pen Sketch of Each Presbyterian Church and Institution in the City. Philadelphia: Allen Lane & Scott, 1895, p. 94

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