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The present building, which was completed in 1890, is a three-story masonry structure with
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The property was acquired for the new congregation in 1794. Its first building was a frame structure originally used as a blacksmith's shop, which was hauled to the site.
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worship and community in the city. The desire to create the church was strengthened in 1792, after
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walked out due to racial segregation in the worship services. Mother Bethel was one of the
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