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Union Methodist Episcopal Church 1846 - 1910
1846, July 1 -- cornerstone laid for the Union Methodist Church, founded February 13, 1846, in the Union Fire Hall, that stood on the southeastern corner of 19th and H Street, NW.
1862 -- served as a hospital during the Civil War, and in 1863, a shelter for the Union Army.
1910 -- front moved forward, stained glass window installed.
1954-55 -- during renovation, services held in the Circle Theater. Membership was boosted by 1912 relocation of George Washington University on G St; World War I, II; and IMF and World Bank presence since 1950.
1975, January 1 -- merged with Concordia Church, 1920 G St NW, as the United Church, as office buildings replaced residences.
1985 -- leased to the George Washington University
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Union Methodist Episcopal Church
From GWUEncyc
Title: Union Methodist Episcopal Church
Address: 812-14 20th Street, N.W.
Square and lot, bordering streets: NA (H, I, 20th, 21st)
Architect: Unknown
Date of construction: 1843-46
Original owner: Unknown
Description: Perhaps the most unique building on campus, this church is home to the School of Media and Public Affairs' Electronic Media program. The cornerstone for the Union Methodist Church was laid July 1, 1843 and the church was founded February 13, 1846. After it was construction, church administrators began renting the building for use as a private school for a neighboring church. The building was also used as a hospital during the Civil War. The stained glass windows were installed in 1910. By the 1930s GW students were filling both the choir and the pews, as the university move to Foggy Bottom in 1912 had brought new members to the church. The church provided a social room for students, and even rooms for classes, meetings and music rehearsals. The 1960s and ‘70s brought social changes that affected the church. Over time the church's congregation dwindled and the church merged with [ the Concordia Church ] (1920 G Street, N.W.) January 1, 1975. In 1985 the University began leasing the building from the United Church. An article in the October 30, 2000 Hatchet, reproduced below, suggested that ghosts inhabit the building. ...
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