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First Baptist Church, Millburn, 132 Spring Street
Postcard
Postally unused, real-photo postcard of the First Baptist Church (aka "the green church") at 132 Spring Street, at the corner of Millburn Avenue. The postcard is yellowed, particularly around the edges; corners are bumped; edges are worn. in pencil on bottom left of the back of the postcard is: 0101 580.
The Millburn Baptist Church was organized by a group of nine men and women on October 18, 1858. Mrs. Isabelle Lee donated a plot of land at the corner of Millburn Avenue and Spring Street to construct a church. The cornerstone was laid on August 10, 1859.
2011.026.005
2011.026
1910
3-1/2 in
5-1/2 in