Hutch Post, in partnership with Steve Harmon and the Conard-Harmon Collection, is proud to present Throwback Thursday. Enjoy a weekly release from Steve Harmon as he presents the "Hutch - Then & Now Collection."
STEVE HARMON
Hutch Post Contributor
Today's "Throwback Thursday Collection" takes us to the southeast corner of East 1st and North Walnut.
The First Methodist Episcopalian Church was dedicated in 1875 at 101 E. First Ave. and cost $5,200. The Rev. Hiram Buck officiated for a membership of 125. The first photo shows that church building in about 1900.
A new impressive building at 101 E. 1st was dedicated in March of 1908. The second photo shows that building right after opening in 1909.
The membership had grown to 1,100. The third photo shows this building again in 1910.
That structure was razed in 1970.
Another larger church was constructed, only now formally called just First Methodist Church. The fourth photo shows that building sometime later along with the Soldier & Sailor Monument.
The fifth photo shows the now-named First United Methodist Church today still at 101 E. First Ave., celebrating its 150-year-continued presence on the same 1st and Walnut corner with current pastor Mik King.
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Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:
Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce
STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum
Anchor Inn and Anchor Away