1 200 18 https://nthistory.com/files/original/5ecff39c7952806e81528a30cf8cf92c.jpg 716ed9f0607321cbb6c61988e4b904e4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Friedens Church, Ghostlight Theatre (170 Schenck) Description An account of the resource The current Ghostlight Theatre, as living memory will inform many residents and casual observation will inform the rest, began as a church. From <a href="https://www.starrynighttheatre.com/about">Starry Night Theatre's website</a>: <blockquote>On a rainy Halloween in 1889, the cornerstone was laid for the Evangelical Friedens Church of North Tonawanda at the corner of Schenck and Vandervoort Streets. On September 1, 1890, the Church was completed. Designed by George Fischer of the Gombert & Thompson Company, the church featured an 80-foot steeple and could seat 400. The bell, purchased from the First Presbyterian Church of Buffalo, was cast by the Meenely Foundry in West Troy, New York in 1851. It weighs 2,800 pounds and the diameter at its mouth is 52 inches. In 1918, a Hope Jones organ, built by the Wurlitzer Company, was installed. In June 2000, the Frieden's United Church of Christ Congregation moved into their new home in Amherst.</blockquote> Photo A photographic depiction of a person or place. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Friedens Church at Easter, photo (c. 1947).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1947 church interior https://nthistory.com/files/original/7c3b680f278d06ac82f74d37746dd810.jpg 32536d527a66f0bea11867cd9f2ad46c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Friedens Church, Ghostlight Theatre (170 Schenck) Description An account of the resource The current Ghostlight Theatre, as living memory will inform many residents and casual observation will inform the rest, began as a church. From <a href="https://www.starrynighttheatre.com/about">Starry Night Theatre's website</a>: <blockquote>On a rainy Halloween in 1889, the cornerstone was laid for the Evangelical Friedens Church of North Tonawanda at the corner of Schenck and Vandervoort Streets. On September 1, 1890, the Church was completed. Designed by George Fischer of the Gombert & Thompson Company, the church featured an 80-foot steeple and could seat 400. The bell, purchased from the First Presbyterian Church of Buffalo, was cast by the Meenely Foundry in West Troy, New York in 1851. It weighs 2,800 pounds and the diameter at its mouth is 52 inches. In 1918, a Hope Jones organ, built by the Wurlitzer Company, was installed. In June 2000, the Frieden's United Church of Christ Congregation moved into their new home in Amherst.</blockquote> Photo A photographic depiction of a person or place. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Friedens Church, wedding of Kermit Cooper Kermit and Ann Lucsok, photo (1947-06-14).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1947-06-14 church interior https://nthistory.com/files/original/98c92cedca4796ae76f5eb5ce760d201.jpg 565e44e841ce742ba28f43be3074810c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Friedens Church, Ghostlight Theatre (170 Schenck) Description An account of the resource The current Ghostlight Theatre, as living memory will inform many residents and casual observation will inform the rest, began as a church. From <a href="https://www.starrynighttheatre.com/about">Starry Night Theatre's website</a>: <blockquote>On a rainy Halloween in 1889, the cornerstone was laid for the Evangelical Friedens Church of North Tonawanda at the corner of Schenck and Vandervoort Streets. On September 1, 1890, the Church was completed. Designed by George Fischer of the Gombert & Thompson Company, the church featured an 80-foot steeple and could seat 400. The bell, purchased from the First Presbyterian Church of Buffalo, was cast by the Meenely Foundry in West Troy, New York in 1851. It weighs 2,800 pounds and the diameter at its mouth is 52 inches. In 1918, a Hope Jones organ, built by the Wurlitzer Company, was installed. In June 2000, the Frieden's United Church of Christ Congregation moved into their new home in Amherst.</blockquote> Photo A photographic depiction of a person or place. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Friedens Church,photo (1959-12).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1959-12 church interior https://nthistory.com/files/original/d8bc198348a012a9bdeba27379be8d8e.jpg e341780c18c2667f0f69d6bbf885ff50 https://nthistory.com/files/original/571d9e0b82e539f25aa7b484f39b2563.pdf 9dd056b39d10a4f828281db7882f8ccf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Avondale / Oliver Theater (358 Oliver) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="Avondale Theatre as it appeared in 1924. Sketch by Dennis Reed Jr." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/69.jpg" />Avondale Theatre as it appeared in 1924 (Dennis Reed Jr) The southwest corner of Robinson and Oliver Streets—now an empty lot—was formerly occupied by a silent film theater in 1910, an evangelical center in the 50s, and a concert hall in the 80s before being demolished. Oliver Theater (1910-1921) The Oliver Theater opens its doors to the silent film-hungry public on November 3rd, 1910. It is operated by one Henry Klinger of Wheatfield Street (formerly of Buffalo). It boasts a capacity of 500 seats, modern electric lighting and ventilation, and is "sanitarily perfect."  It exhibits the latest pictures, three each evening, and a Saturday matinee for a 5 cent admission. In those more religious times, "blue laws" forbid certain kinds of work and the sale of alcohol on Sundays. Klinger battles with local authorities to permit the auditorium to be open to the public on Sundays, pointing out that other cities do. "Why, some of the churches in Lockport are showing pictures on Sundays, so I don't see why they should be considered so immoral in North Tonawanda," <a href="http://www.nthistory.com/items/show/2272">he says</a> in a 1913 interview. But Mayor B. L. Rand will not budge. Klinger takes the fight to the courts. In July of 1915 a Lockport judge <a href="http://www.nthistory.com/items/show/2273">rules against</a> the mayor, opening the way to Sunday picture shows. At some point Klinger sells "the house to Snyder and Zimmerman of Buffalo" but buys it back from them around July 1921 with a plan to "remodel the theater and increase its seating capacity" (from <a href="http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/28609">cinematreasures.org</a>). A public contest is held to rename the theater.  Grocery store owner George Roggow wins the $10 prize with his romantic entry, "Avondale." He claims he <a href="http://www.nthistory.com/items/show/3338">read the name</a> from the tag inside his shirt. The Avondale Theater (1921-1955) The newly christened theater re-opens on September 1, 1921. L. E. Bargar is manager. At his request, he is appointed as a "special police officer," serving without pay but with the authority to make arrests. In January, 1922, Wurlitzer installs a cutting-edge Hope-Jones Unit Orchestra with a $2.5K price tag. It debuts in February, the same month early silent film actor <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lillian_Walker">Lillian Walker</a> (aka "Dimples") visits the theater in person, and speaks from the stage at each performance. Apparently some vaudeville is presented at the Avondale among the films. On June 17, 1922 the NEWS reports the Great Abdiz, the Man with the Iron Jaw, and Bryson appear in an Arabian juggling act. In October 1924, L. E. Barger resigns as manager. He is said to have been in the picture business for 22 years. In 1925, manager James. J. Kelly gets Duo-Art Films of Rochester to produce a "civic review" of the Tonawandas in pictures. Kelly becomes manager of the newly opened Riviera Theatre in 1926. Daniel A. North is a longtime owner and operator, with a two-year absence between 1936 and 1938. The Avondale is still showing pictures as late as 1955, but is put up for sale in 1956. Evangelistic Center of the Tonawandas (1956-1979) In 1956, the building is purchased by Italian Pentecostals at the  Christian Tabernacle who have outgrown their modest church on 195 Schenck Street, and have been renting the Avondale. After extensive remodeling, the old theater is renamed the Assembly of God Evangelistic Center of the Tonawandas. Pastor Cooper's parsonage was at 11 16th Avenue until 1960. The first services are held on November 4, 1956.  It appears to have been a lively era, as scores if not hundreds of touring speakers and religious musical acts appear in ads in the News over the following two decades. In 1979, the Abundant Life Assembly of God <a href="https://fultonhistory.com/highlighter/highlight-for-xml?altUrl=https%3A%2F%2Ffultonhistory.com%2FNewspaper%252011%2FNorth%2520Tonawanda%2520NY%2520Evening%2520News%2FNorth%2520Tonawanda%2520NY%2520Evening%2520News%25201979%2520%2520Grayscale%2FNorth%2520Tonawanda%2520NY%2520Evening%2520News%25201979%2520%2520Grayscale%2520-%25201795.pdf%23xml%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Ffultonhistory.com%2FdtSearch%2Fdtisapi6.dll%3Fcmd%3Dgetpdfhits%26u%3De67711b%26DocId%3D2254257%26Index%3DZ%253a%255cDISK%2520U%26HitCount%3D23%26hits%3D1f%2B71%2B1a6%2B22e%2B2ff%2B335%2B428%2B583%2B58a%2B5cb%2B5d6%2B5dd%2B5e6%2B5e9%2B621%2B62c%2B669%2B715%2B771%2B7e2%2B841%2B846%2B84d%2B%26SearchForm%3D%252fFulton%255fform%252ehtml%26.pdf&uri=https%3A%2F%2Ffultonhistory.com%2FNewspaper%252011%2FNorth%2520Tonawanda%2520NY%2520Evening%2520News%2FNorth%2520Tonawanda%2520NY%2520Evening%2520News%25201979%2520%2520Grayscale%2FNorth%2520Tonawanda%2520NY%2520Evening%2520News%25201979%2520%2520Grayscale%2520-%25201795.pdf&xml=https%3A%2F%2Ffultonhistory.com%2FdtSearch%2Fdtisapi6.dll%3Fcmd%3Dgetpdfhits%26u%3De67711b%26DocId%3D2254257%26Index%3DZ%253a%255cDISK%2520U%26HitCount%3D23%26hits%3D1f%2B71%2B1a6%2B22e%2B2ff%2B335%2B428%2B583%2B58a%2B5cb%2B5d6%2B5dd%2B5e6%2B5e9%2B621%2B62c%2B669%2B715%2B771%2B7e2%2B841%2B846%2B84d%2B%26SearchForm%3D%252fFulton%255fform%252ehtml%26.pdf&openFirstHlPage=false">sell the building and move to new quarters</a> at 1001 East Robinson in North Tonawanda. They owned the land since 1967, and have tent revivals there. In 2009 Abundant Life <a href="https://buffalonews.com/news/congregation-reaps-what-it-sows-with-its-first-public-services/article_53270053-59e1-59d2-a1c3-47121a1b4863.html">is closed</a> "because of a dwindling congregation." Final years By December 1979 the "Oliver Auction House" <a href="http://www.nthistory.com/items/show/3346">is doing business</a> at that address. The theater enjoys a final act in the mid 1980s as the "Avondale Ballroom," featuring live musical performances. It opens in April 1985, and is run by Dennis Lasky (who also conducted the auction house operation). The theater is razed in the late 1980s. Photo A photographic depiction of a person or place. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Evangelical Center, Mr. Ezzo, photo (Tonawanda News, 1979-03-22).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979-03-22 Description An account of the resource <ul> <li> 1950 — Rev. Homer Cooper and his wife arrive in North Tonawanda to lead the English-speaking congregation of Christian Tabernacle. </li> <li> c. 1955 — The Coopers move into the parsonage at 11 Sixteenth Avenue. The house itself appears to date to 1925, so it was evidently an existing residence repurposed as clergy housing rather than a purpose-built parsonage.  </li> <li> 1956 — Under Cooper, the congregation buys the Avondale Theater, 358 Oliver Street, for $36,000 and converts it into a church. Christian Tabernacle becomes Evangelistic Center and incorporates October 19. </li> <li> April 16, 1965 — Coopers move to a new brick-ranch parsonage at 131 S. Meadow Drive. </li> <li> 1967 — The congregation purchases ten building lots on East Robinson Street. Tent meetings are held there on what will eventually become the site of the new church. </li> <li> 1976 — After more than 25 years in North Tonawanda, Cooper resigns. Rev. Domenick Ezzo and his wife take over leadership of the congregation. </li> <li> 1977 — Under Ezzo, Evangelistic Center becomes Abundant Life Assembly of God. Ground is broken for a new sanctuary and educational complex on the East Robinson property. </li> <li> 1978–January 1979 — Construction proceeds; the congregation leaves the old Avondale building and moves into the new church. </li> <li> March 1979 — Ezzo is preparing to dedicate the East Robinson church; the former Avondale Theater/church is for sale. </li> </ul> church oliver person theater village https://nthistory.com/files/original/f233524ba766ed5da8d6fcc8e2844b65.jpg 738b002ff3aaaed0314e960c2be44a6f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Friedens Church, Ghostlight Theatre (170 Schenck) Description An account of the resource The current Ghostlight Theatre, as living memory will inform many residents and casual observation will inform the rest, began as a church. From <a href="https://www.starrynighttheatre.com/about">Starry Night Theatre's website</a>: <blockquote>On a rainy Halloween in 1889, the cornerstone was laid for the Evangelical Friedens Church of North Tonawanda at the corner of Schenck and Vandervoort Streets. On September 1, 1890, the Church was completed. Designed by George Fischer of the Gombert & Thompson Company, the church featured an 80-foot steeple and could seat 400. The bell, purchased from the First Presbyterian Church of Buffalo, was cast by the Meenely Foundry in West Troy, New York in 1851. It weighs 2,800 pounds and the diameter at its mouth is 52 inches. In 1918, a Hope Jones organ, built by the Wurlitzer Company, was installed. In June 2000, the Frieden's United Church of Christ Congregation moved into their new home in Amherst.</blockquote> Photo A photographic depiction of a person or place. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Former Friedens church, Vandervoort and Schenck, photo (c1915).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1915 Description An account of the resource Current Ghostlight Theatre. Today's Scalise's Deli at 158 Schenck St. church hd https://nthistory.com/files/original/0d086ae3c6d7048cb6138f54638194fd.jpg 400e25f439b859ea792d6230922ce89f https://nthistory.com/files/original/3f9c1d1b5a451e32a18034d1766d86b8.jpg fd28d03950e4c76cbf5f799773f2dcaf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Downtown Description An account of the resource Most of North Tonawanda's downtown area developed between 1875 and 1900. In this collection are preserved views of many vanished buildings: The YMCA and City Hall at the southeast corner of Tremont and Main; the 6-story 1891 Smith building (Real Estate Exchange) at the northeast corner of Tremont and Webster, the gothic stone State National Bank at the northwest corner of Sweeney and Webster, and Scanlon's Hall on the southwest corner of the same intersection, to name a few. Postcard A pictorial representation of a place or entity, intended to be written upon and mailed. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First M. E, Church, hi-res postcard (1912).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1912 church downtown https://nthistory.com/files/original/9c6a3c9a16deeb270e371d02254c368f.jpg e42a6ca046c7f5685786310e38966260 https://nthistory.com/files/original/6455a8b98bad6870af9ce093db77fc7d.jpg 2e5a060da36af2ef40e7fb73b6729538 https://nthistory.com/files/original/5ebcad1b36d188efe9ff1c08912f772f.jpg e03b639264c5c974357480b220d923dc https://nthistory.com/files/original/8f056ae182e35e5ce433ce96461b293b.jpg c5e16b5bfb9036bd34e3ba0a5624bbec https://nthistory.com/files/original/4171cee5e9b6bd0900a93236fde2fb6a.jpg afc37caf26f1938a1e2474b6b090a1ce https://nthistory.com/files/original/d667c86c60fd55651b55e7a19c0ae081.jpg beaa6b3f2a02d85db0323570b843acb7 https://nthistory.com/files/original/540aa0904b9e50a735366e32d93ca5d5.jpg 697b04d21cc037bcde1003778e8903f7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 57 Center Avenue Description An account of the resource From <a href="https://nt-olc.org/history/">their website</a>: <blockquote>Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish was established on May 1, 1901. Father Peter Lotocha was named Pastor and the first Mass was celebrated on May 3, 1903. The first church building was formerly a Presbyterian Church located on the site of the Grotto. This building was used as the church until the opening of the new school building on October 13, 1920. With the completion of the school, the former church building was used as the parish hall and the school basement (now our parish hall) was used for the church for 8 years. The current church building was opened on December 9, 1928. The former church building was raffled off in 1927 to help raise funds for the construction. Since its construction, the church has had many enhancements. Some of these include: <ul> <li>In 1947, stained glass, designed by Joseph Mazur, was added to the nave of the church.</li> <li>The mural of The Coronation of the Blessed Mother was added in the early 1950’s in time for the 50th anniversary of the parish in 1953.</li> <li>In 1966 the Grotto garden was added and dedicated to Our Lady of Czestochowa.</li> <li>A new altar, a replica of the original one on the back altar, was dedicated in 1982.</li> <li>The Shrine to Our Lady of Czestochowa was added in 1983.</li> </ul> From <a href="https://poloniatrail.com/location/lady-czestochowa-roman-catholic-church/">Polonia Trail.</a></blockquote> Object Photos or illustrations of artifacts of an entity. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our Lady of Czestochowa, yearbook photos (1945).jpg Description An account of the resource Includes photos and a history of the Polish settlement in North Tonawanda. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1945 church ironton https://nthistory.com/files/original/0b0be16313a9f4533990ff79789cad46.jpg 696a64cccba51094f8641a5e71e2ca60 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 57 Center Avenue Description An account of the resource From <a href="https://nt-olc.org/history/">their website</a>: <blockquote>Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish was established on May 1, 1901. Father Peter Lotocha was named Pastor and the first Mass was celebrated on May 3, 1903. The first church building was formerly a Presbyterian Church located on the site of the Grotto. This building was used as the church until the opening of the new school building on October 13, 1920. With the completion of the school, the former church building was used as the parish hall and the school basement (now our parish hall) was used for the church for 8 years. The current church building was opened on December 9, 1928. The former church building was raffled off in 1927 to help raise funds for the construction. Since its construction, the church has had many enhancements. Some of these include: <ul> <li>In 1947, stained glass, designed by Joseph Mazur, was added to the nave of the church.</li> <li>The mural of The Coronation of the Blessed Mother was added in the early 1950’s in time for the 50th anniversary of the parish in 1953.</li> <li>In 1966 the Grotto garden was added and dedicated to Our Lady of Czestochowa.</li> <li>A new altar, a replica of the original one on the back altar, was dedicated in 1982.</li> <li>The Shrine to Our Lady of Czestochowa was added in 1983.</li> </ul> From <a href="https://poloniatrail.com/location/lady-czestochowa-roman-catholic-church/">Polonia Trail.</a></blockquote> Postcard A pictorial representation of a place or entity, intended to be written upon and mailed. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our Lady of Czestochowa, postcard (c1920).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1920 church ironton oliver https://nthistory.com/files/original/78b0df53dd8494136a36af0f0ec4000c.jpg 68dedf3800680643a09828b4804f9c65 Postcard A pictorial representation of a place or entity, intended to be written upon and mailed. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource North Presbyterian Church, North Tonawanda, postcard (c1910).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1910 Description An account of the resource From <a href="https://www.ntnorthchurch.org/about">their website</a>: <blockquote>North Presbyterian Church was organized on April 30, 1891 as part of the Niagara Presbytery. Prior to that Presbyterians in North Tonawanda had attended First Presbyterian Church, Tonawanda. The Rev. Henry Sanborne was ordained and installed at the first minister of the church. The congregation purchased a church building at 195 Schenck Street and met there for 8 years. The building now is home to the Ghost Light Theater group. On May 17, 1898 ground was broken for a new church at 168 Payne Avenue. The cost of the building, lot and adjacent manse at 166 Payne was $29,000.</blockquote> church https://nthistory.com/files/original/3d266baf71948613d7286202f9b075b5.jpg 07b3c5be2c5ecb3fd65dcfba5a70b4ac Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Friedens Church, Ghostlight Theatre (170 Schenck) Description An account of the resource The current Ghostlight Theatre, as living memory will inform many residents and casual observation will inform the rest, began as a church. From <a href="https://www.starrynighttheatre.com/about">Starry Night Theatre's website</a>: <blockquote>On a rainy Halloween in 1889, the cornerstone was laid for the Evangelical Friedens Church of North Tonawanda at the corner of Schenck and Vandervoort Streets. On September 1, 1890, the Church was completed. Designed by George Fischer of the Gombert & Thompson Company, the church featured an 80-foot steeple and could seat 400. The bell, purchased from the First Presbyterian Church of Buffalo, was cast by the Meenely Foundry in West Troy, New York in 1851. It weighs 2,800 pounds and the diameter at its mouth is 52 inches. In 1918, a Hope Jones organ, built by the Wurlitzer Company, was installed. In June 2000, the Frieden's United Church of Christ Congregation moved into their new home in Amherst.</blockquote> Object Photos or illustrations of artifacts of an entity. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Friedens Church, illustrated ceramic hotplate (c1960).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960 church https://nthistory.com/files/original/1798b6fefd4e212dbcf4f36106911a05.jpg dbfeeda6343ecef52b742b793dc5e072 Postcard A pictorial representation of a place or entity, intended to be written upon and mailed. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ascension School and Convent, postcard (c1960).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960 church school https://nthistory.com/files/original/ae607b29b86dc7c020e559648e1d30f7.jpg 7b51f05535283295b341b19c9b57a1af https://nthistory.com/files/original/6af17bd3ed4edf5ab7b50ab589e03d4b.jpg f5eaa7ad6e3c51e4478ad0a0a73e10e4 https://nthistory.com/files/original/9f7bb90fe8a26a31c6e8107b6b8e225d.jpg 4221630fa6996429510b6748b691e857 Postcard A pictorial representation of a place or entity, intended to be written upon and mailed. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RC Church of the Ascension, postcard (1912).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1912 avenues church https://nthistory.com/files/original/f3dc011a30d4e3c3bcf2f6bf8b2f225c.jpg 1154ffe19fdf38d6556df9f46c4454aa Photo A photographic depiction of a person or place. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource North Presbyterian Church Fifty Years Old, photo and article (Ton News 1941-01-31).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1941-01-31 church https://nthistory.com/files/original/b56f093483ca537676dafc6c5034e209.jpg b9c4527da6660d61b7dad8c468271ff4 https://nthistory.com/files/original/cee64f5acd4be365eec1a04896573b93.jpeg 59e452b260732889e2ede01a5f7327e9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Friedens Church, Ghostlight Theatre (170 Schenck) Description An account of the resource The current Ghostlight Theatre, as living memory will inform many residents and casual observation will inform the rest, began as a church. From <a href="https://www.starrynighttheatre.com/about">Starry Night Theatre's website</a>: <blockquote>On a rainy Halloween in 1889, the cornerstone was laid for the Evangelical Friedens Church of North Tonawanda at the corner of Schenck and Vandervoort Streets. On September 1, 1890, the Church was completed. Designed by George Fischer of the Gombert & Thompson Company, the church featured an 80-foot steeple and could seat 400. The bell, purchased from the First Presbyterian Church of Buffalo, was cast by the Meenely Foundry in West Troy, New York in 1851. It weighs 2,800 pounds and the diameter at its mouth is 52 inches. In 1918, a Hope Jones organ, built by the Wurlitzer Company, was installed. In June 2000, the Frieden's United Church of Christ Congregation moved into their new home in Amherst.</blockquote> Postcard A pictorial representation of a place or entity, intended to be written upon and mailed. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Friedens German Evangelical Church, postcard (1908).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1908 church writing https://nthistory.com/files/original/1725aceb496ef7b98f6f3c3ca381b973.jpg 8a4b2ef3a02c190c9eee3cecf4a732a2 https://nthistory.com/files/original/8a51a2ecad41d6f0de7721f6389a1411.jpeg dc711734d8d1b13813bd9d61ecf15785 Postcard A pictorial representation of a place or entity, intended to be written upon and mailed. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Methodist Episcopal Church, postcard (c1910).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1910 church collection downtown village https://nthistory.com/files/original/f67ffcc791c561520d3551fcaae7eec5.jpg db321325444c18fc4c87e85c339f14dd https://nthistory.com/files/original/1b43405f279c8242e5c6a035a4a559d6.jpg 78f7aaab8c934df9855d58c2ad73a547 https://nthistory.com/files/original/ceadba5de5d815c24e4c0d69d036c78b.jpg 5f41b3c7c699fedf73b1ddea9a95757a https://nthistory.com/files/original/294eea72c299aca7414ed1866f3e22a5.jpeg bb4474451149d9fc5893f58bd2d72bad Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Baptist Church Description An account of the resource The First Baptist Church of North Tonawanda is built in 1888 at 190 Vandervoort Street. On May 30, 1965 the congregation commences worship at their expansive new 530 Meadow Drive location. The Vandervoort building is now operated as the "Chapel Vandervoort," a wedding and event facility. The founding of the First Baptist Church, and its activities before 1888, are described in <a href="http://www.nthistorymuseum.org/Collections/fbc-100th-1.html">its 1985 newsletter</a>: <blockquote>Early in 1885, while supplying the pulpit at the First Presbyterian Church in Tonawanda, Martin W. Twing, then a seminary student at Rochester, became concerned about those with Baptist Convictions who were attending other churches. At that time the Tonawandas were fast becoming the largest lumber center in the country, and many families were moving into the area. Mr. Twing began visiting those who were known to be Baptists. As a Result of the prelimanary work done by Mr. Twing, two baptist pastors from Buffalo, Dr. John Gordon of Washington Street Baptist Church and Rev George Whitman of Cedar Street Baptist Church, came to the Tonawandas in April to further survey the area.The afternoon was spent in calling, and that evening a prayer meeting was held in the home of Mr. Peter Hittel. A decision was made to begin meetings, and Good Templar's Hall on the third floor over the State Bank and Cramer's Hardware on Webster Street [was selected as the site]. Mr. McCutcheon, a seminary student from Rochester, preached the first sermon, followed on subsequent Sundays by Mr. Munger and Mr. James Grant, also from Rochester. Enough interest was shown to rent the hall and continue services for the summer with Mr. James Grant acting as minister until seminary resumed in the fall. Mr. Grant was zealous in his ministry, and attendance grew from twenty-five to seventy-five on some sundays. After much prayer, this small company of believers determined it was God's will that an English-speaking Baptist church be established in North Tonawanda. Thus, on September 6, 1885, a meeting was called for the purpose of organizing First Baptist Church. There were eighteen Charter members. The Articles of Faith and Church Covenant, as used by the Cranston Street Baptist Church of Providence, Rhode Island, were adopted.On December 1, 1885, delegated from several Baptist churches gathered to examine and recognized the new assembly as a regular Baptist Church. Appropriately, Martin W. Twing was called as the first pastor of First Baptist Church.In summary, a very evident need for a gospel testimony in the community, the burden of one man who inspired others, an area survey, and much prayer all played a vital part in the birth of First Baptist Church one hundred twenty years ago.</blockquote> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived http://www.nthistorymuseum.org/Collections/firstbaptist.html http://www.chapelvandervoort.net Postcard A pictorial representation of a place or entity, intended to be written upon and mailed. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Baptist Church, postcard (1906).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1906 church writing https://nthistory.com/files/original/24a0d94246e78cb64598f36e8687ba06.jpg 36ce0a48b5442826714eb9eb613fbfa0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Baptist Church Description An account of the resource The First Baptist Church of North Tonawanda is built in 1888 at 190 Vandervoort Street. On May 30, 1965 the congregation commences worship at their expansive new 530 Meadow Drive location. The Vandervoort building is now operated as the "Chapel Vandervoort," a wedding and event facility. The founding of the First Baptist Church, and its activities before 1888, are described in <a href="http://www.nthistorymuseum.org/Collections/fbc-100th-1.html">its 1985 newsletter</a>: <blockquote>Early in 1885, while supplying the pulpit at the First Presbyterian Church in Tonawanda, Martin W. Twing, then a seminary student at Rochester, became concerned about those with Baptist Convictions who were attending other churches. At that time the Tonawandas were fast becoming the largest lumber center in the country, and many families were moving into the area. Mr. Twing began visiting those who were known to be Baptists. As a Result of the prelimanary work done by Mr. Twing, two baptist pastors from Buffalo, Dr. John Gordon of Washington Street Baptist Church and Rev George Whitman of Cedar Street Baptist Church, came to the Tonawandas in April to further survey the area.The afternoon was spent in calling, and that evening a prayer meeting was held in the home of Mr. Peter Hittel. A decision was made to begin meetings, and Good Templar's Hall on the third floor over the State Bank and Cramer's Hardware on Webster Street [was selected as the site]. Mr. McCutcheon, a seminary student from Rochester, preached the first sermon, followed on subsequent Sundays by Mr. Munger and Mr. James Grant, also from Rochester. Enough interest was shown to rent the hall and continue services for the summer with Mr. James Grant acting as minister until seminary resumed in the fall. Mr. Grant was zealous in his ministry, and attendance grew from twenty-five to seventy-five on some sundays. After much prayer, this small company of believers determined it was God's will that an English-speaking Baptist church be established in North Tonawanda. Thus, on September 6, 1885, a meeting was called for the purpose of organizing First Baptist Church. There were eighteen Charter members. The Articles of Faith and Church Covenant, as used by the Cranston Street Baptist Church of Providence, Rhode Island, were adopted.On December 1, 1885, delegated from several Baptist churches gathered to examine and recognized the new assembly as a regular Baptist Church. Appropriately, Martin W. Twing was called as the first pastor of First Baptist Church.In summary, a very evident need for a gospel testimony in the community, the burden of one man who inspired others, an area survey, and much prayer all played a vital part in the birth of First Baptist Church one hundred twenty years ago.</blockquote> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived http://www.nthistorymuseum.org/Collections/firstbaptist.html http://www.chapelvandervoort.net Illustration An abstracted line drawing or depiction. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Baptist Church, illustration (1893-08-05 Tonawanda News).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1893-08-05 church https://nthistory.com/files/original/6affb3f3ae1fde9ecc6a9be9480ad15c.jpg 87e6ab3c30184a17b64e079d3b12e5d6 Postcard A pictorial representation of a place or entity, intended to be written upon and mailed. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ascension Roman Catholic Church, postcard (1907).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1907 Description An account of the resource Notice the trolley tracks in the road. church ironton trolley