Today in Wheeling History: October 19--First Christian Church, located at 2112 Market Street in Wheeling, was dedicated (1913).
The First Christian Church of Wheeling traces its origins to 1832, when the first congregation met in private homes. After meeting in various locations over the years, they built their first dedicated church building at 21st and Market Streets in 1855. In 1897 they established a second location on Wheeling Island, but this closed in 1900. They purchased their current property at 2112 Market Street in 1875 and constructed the present edifice there in 1913. The architect is unknown. This building operated as their main church until 1973, when they moved to a new facility on National Road. The 1913 building on Market Street was sold to the Eagles Aerie No. 344 in 1973, though the congregation took four stained glass windows with them. The building later housed the Living Word Church. Overall, the First Christian Church of Wheeling operated for over 140 years at 2112 Market Street before relocating in the 1970s. (https://tinyurl.com/mt7rdrw4) (https://tinyurl.com/cempdxd4) (https://tinyurl.com/yc8d27vw) (https://tinyurl.com/bdzdfvmx)
The First Christian Church of Wheeling traces its origins to 1832, when the first congregation met in private homes. After meeting in various locations over the years, they built their first dedicated church building at 21st and Market Streets in 1855. In 1897 they established a second location on Wheeling Island, but this closed in 1900. They purchased their current property at 2112 Market Street in 1875 and constructed the present edifice there in 1913. The architect is unknown. This building operated as their main church until 1973, when they moved to a new facility on National Road. The 1913 building on Market Street was sold to the Eagles Aerie No. 344 in 1973, though the congregation took four stained glass windows with them. The building later housed the Living Word Church. Overall, the First Christian Church of Wheeling operated for over 140 years at 2112 Market Street before relocating in the 1970s. (https://tinyurl.com/mt7rdrw4) (https://tinyurl.com/cempdxd4) (https://tinyurl.com/yc8d27vw) (https://tinyurl.com/bdzdfvmx)
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