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Newspaper article describing the events and people involved in the church's semi-centennial celebration.

Letter from pastor Rev. A.J. Palmer to the parish of Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church regarding the temporary relocation of worship services and classes during construction of the new church building.

Obituary of the Reverend Doctor Daniel De Vinné. Includes a brief sketch of his ministry and family life that were included in the by the preacher at his funeral service. Read the article

The Constitution contains ten Articles outlining the organization of the "Sabbath School of the Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church." There are sixteen Articles in the By-laws, which describe the operations of the school.

This program covers the service at Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, now the Park Avenue United Methodist Church, on March 23, 1884. The service was specifically a building dedication for the new church building. The program includes the Order…

Newspaper article describing the events surrounding the arrest of a young man who refused to comply with a police officer's request to move off the church steps. The young man was part of a small group of people who had regularly been gathering on…

Newspaper article describing the congregation's reaction when parishioner Thomas Judge died suddenly while attending church.

Newspaper article detailing a conference of the Freedmen's Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church held in the Park Avenue Methodist Church. Speakers at the afternoon and evening sessions are identified followed by an overview of the society's…

Vivid description of the celebration at a new facility for the Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church as the new cornerstone is laid. Includes a brief history of previous locations for the church, a list of VIPs in attendance, and a description of…

Describes the dedication services conducted at the Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church for the new church built in 1883. Includes a description of the church, excerpts from the sermons and speeches given by prominent clergy and community members…