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Today...the church faces S. Sixth St., slightly southwest of the original site. According to history, St. Paul's was the first stone church building in the city, the present church being completed in 1886. This is the 100th year of St. Paul's in…
Council Bluffs Changing Scene
Council Bluffs Changing Scene--Around the turn of the century, this is how the Fifth Avenue Methodist Church looked at the corner of Eighteenth St. and Fifth Avenue. The church was originally built in 1889 on a site fronted with a dirt street, and a…
Today
Today...after two remodeling jobs, the Fifth Avenue Methodist Church looks like this. The church was first remodeled about 1906; then again in 1924, when the brickwork was added. And today, both streets are smoothly paved.
Today
Today...a beautiful cobblestone church adorns the site. It was erected 25 years ago. The garage still stands at the right and a new manse is being constructed at the left. This Sunday, St. Paul's Lutheran Church is observing the 75th anniversary…
Council Bluffs Changing Scene
Council Bluffs Changing Scene--Even the women did some digging when this ground breaking ceremony for Epworth Methodist Church was held in 1909. The site is at Twenty-fifth St. and Avenue B. The small church, at right, was used until a new…
Today
Today...this is the church that was built nearly 50 years ago. The brick education unit, at left, was built in 1956. The unit ties into the older portion, nearly doubling the size of the original church.
Council Bluffs Changing Scene
Council Bluffs Changing Scene: From a postal card dated 1910 comes this view of St. John's Lutheran Church at Seventh St. and Willow Ave. The photo was furnished by Don Jones of 2422 Avenue F.
Today
Today...while there have been only minor changes on the exterior of the church, a sizable building program has added a new pastor's residence and educational unit, extreme right. The church's interior also has been remodeled and redecorated.,
Today
Today...the scene has changed considerably. The Hinky Dinky supermarket now occupies the site where the Platner home stood 70 years ago. Before the store took possession, the corner was occupied by the Woodward Candy Factory. At center right is…
Our Changing Scene
Our Changing Scene: Moved from its downtown location in 1911, the old First Congregational Church became the Dodge Memorial Church at Thirty-second St. and Avenue C. The old picture is from the files of the Rev. R.O. Barber of Dodge Memorial…
Today
Today...Dodge Memorial Church shows little sign of its original appearance. An extensive remodeling job, and addition in 1925 changed the position of the tower and entrance, windows and exterior surface, which is now brick. The sanctuary still…
Building Boom Sets All-time City Record; New construction Value at $5,355,271
Christian Home Chapel...on Avenue E between Seventh and Eighth streets is example of non-residential construction that helped make 1951 a record year.
Church of Christ; 7th Ave; McPherson
white frame building with alcove and double doors at top of concrete block steps; sign in front reads: Church of Christ to Build Here.
On back of photo: 27th Ave & So. 8th St.
Built in 1954
Ch of Christ
[ as of 2023, building still stands as…
On back of photo: 27th Ave & So. 8th St.
Built in 1954
Ch of Christ
[ as of 2023, building still stands as…
Another House Of Worship Completed; Open House Service December 20
Spacious And Beautiful...is the newly completed combination church and educational unit structure of Church of Christ, located on McPherson Avenue.
Another House Of Worship Completed; Open House Service December 20
Pulpit Area...of sanctuary is beautified by diamond effect paneling in the background, accented by flax, gold, and brown color tones throughout the area.
Three Ministers Serving McPherson Church of Christ
Discussing Calls...planned for the day are Don Myers, Neal Hays and Harold Kimrey, three young ministers who chose the Council Bluffs area for their mission field.
Bus ministry a booming program
Boarding the Bus...to return home after services at the Church of Christ are Tammy Neff, a teen helper on Bus 1; Tina Swift, partially hidden, Stephanie Schaffner, Jim Seymour, Harold Swift, Randy James, Renae Seymour, Billy Parks on the step, Lori…
Church of Christ has a new home
This spacious new Church of Christ...located at 714 Benson St., is nearing completion and its worshippers have already moved in. Located on 4-1/2 acres of land, the site provides the church room for growth. Landscaping and parking lot surfacing and…