First United Methodist Church

Title

First United Methodist Church

Description

Colorized image of the First United Methodist Church located on Seventh (7th) and Gay Streets. The church was first founded in 1865 and was built in the Gothic style of the time period. Thirty years later, services in German were taken out and changed to English sermons. In 1918, the new building (the one on this card) was completed and the congregation was moved to Gay Street.

Creator

MWM Company, Aurora, Mo.

Date

Unknown

Contributor

Scan donated by Paul O'Neill from the Bill Glockner Collection

Format

9 x 14 cm scanned postcard

Coverage

Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio

Rights

Paul O'Neill