Berkeley Temple Congregational Church (Boston, Mass.)
Organization
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Boston, Mass. Berkeley Temple Congregational Church records, 1827-1907.
Collection
Identifier: RG0029
Abstract
The Pine Street Church was formed in 1827. In April of 1857, the Committee of the Pine Street Church met to discuss the sale of the church’s property. The church building was later sold in July of 1857. After the sale of the building, the Pine Street Church and Society purchased land for a new church building at the intersection of Berkeley Street and Warren Avenue in the South End of Boston. By 1861, the new church was completed and had changed its name to the Berkeley Street Church. In...
Dates:
1827-1907
Boston, Mass. Union Congregational Church records, 1822-1984.
Collection
Identifier: RG0031
Abstract
The history of the Union Congregational Church begins with the formation of the Essex Street Church in 1819. In 1822, owing to a disagreement with the church’s pastor, a minority of the church withdrew from the Essex Street Church and reformed the Union Congregational Church. The church was substantially rebuilt in 1840 and a new church building was constructed at the corner of Columbus Avenue and West Newton Street in 1870. In 1907, the Berkley Temple Congregational Church merged into the...
Dates:
1822-1984
S. Brainard Pratt collection, 1869-1903
Collection
Identifier: MS4353
Abstract
Sereno Brainerd Pratt (1826-1903) was a Boston businessman, Congregationalist, and prominent member of the church community. In addition to his professional roles, Pratt is known for his collection of bibles, rare books, and religious artifacts. The Congregational Library and Archives currently displays this collection in the Pratt Room, which was named for him in 1899. The collection consists of three series. The first is comprised of bibliographical materials, including over 300 bibles and...
Dates:
1869-1903