Third Baptist Church, Revisited

Third Baptist Church is an interesting situation, where the interior is much older than the exterior, which was renovated in 1950. The interior dates from 1885.

Bicentennial service of the Third Baptist Church, Sievers Studio, July 4, 1976, In Copyright-RUU, Missouri History Museum, P0403-S02-00473-Pp

But as can be seen in the apse, there is rich woodwork, stained dark contrasting with the stonework.

Students’ reunion at the Third Baptist Church at the intersection of Grand Boulevard and Washington Avenue, Sievers Studio, October 27, 1957, In Copyright, Rights holder: Third Baptist Church (Saint Louis, Mo.), P0403-57474-01-8a

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  1. tom grady says:

    The fine grand Kilgen organ is still there and used in concerts.
    A former pastor was a dynamic speaker , broadcast on radio and at the finale of his sermon that organ would blast a massive crescendo – all stops out !! I think he was related to a famous Confederate General ? Very robust church.

    1. cnaffziger says:

      Interesting! I appreciate all your fascinating comments.

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