Church Cornerstone

ID: 4609 ~ Source: Image courtesy of Ronald Scheck

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This cornerstone was part of the column that held the roof over the entrance of the original building and has etchings on all four sides. The stone is on display at the First Church of Christ on 14th Avenue.

This file appears in: First Church of Christ, Scientist

First Church of Christ, Scientist

By Ronald Scheck

The year 1889 brought a new religious experience to Spokane. The Church of Christ, Scientist, was described by one adherent as “similar to Protestantism,” with having the added benefit of scientific belief. Founded a decade prior by Mary Baker…