Dedication: A Centennial Story

Dedication: A Centennial Story

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Dedication: A Centennial Story episodes

  • 38. Opening Services (1922)

    Mrs. Jean K. Cole gives an inspirational reading to the Building Committee at Third Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle. Mr. Ralph Forbes conducts the opening services on Sunday, November 12, 1922. Miss Aileen Gormley writes a historical sketch. Mr. W. H. Donley plays the organ. Takes place at the new edifice at Northeast 50th Street and 17th Avenue Northeast. 

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    13 min
  • 37. Final Plans (1921)

    Miss Bertha Vera Sandall handles the sale of mortgage bonds for Third Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle, after the ruling on the Boston controversy. Mr. George Foote Dunham visits with the building committee. Mr. Robert DeCou investigates the architects' work.

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    11 min
  • 36. Walls and Roof (1921)

    Mr. Neil McDonald oversees construction of the walls and roof of Third Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle. Mrs. Jean K. Cole organizes a night watch. Mr. Ralph E. Forbes shares his insights on building.

    Image: Third Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle, Washington. Used with permission.

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    9 min
  • 35. Cornerstone (1921)

    Mrs. Ruth Anderson Densmore and Mr. Ralph Earle Forbes conduct special services for the laying of the cornerstone for the Third Church of Christ, Scientist, edifice at Northeast 50th Street and 17th Avenue Northeast.

    The book Dedication: Building the Seattle Branches of Mary Baker Eddy's Church, A Centennial Story by Cindy Peyser Safronoff is available on Amazon, through Powell's Books, or by special order through your favorite local book store.

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    12 min
  • 34. Call Letter (1921)

    The Building Committee meeting writes to the members of Third Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle, that it is time to move forward with building. Takes place on the 10th floor of the Empire Building. 

    Image: Empire Building. Paul Dorpat collection.

    The book Dedication: Building the Seattle Branches of Mary Baker Eddy's Church, A Centennial Story by Cindy Peyser Safronoff is available on Amazon, through Powell's Books, or by special order through your favorite local book store.

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    15 min
  • 33. Election Meeting (1920)

    The annual election meeting of Third Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle, brings change for members of the Building Committee. Takes place at University Masonic Hall. 

    The book Dedication: Building the Seattle Branches of Mary Baker Eddy's Church, A Centennial Story by Cindy Peyser Safronoff is available on Amazon, through Powell's Books, or by special order through your favorite local book store.

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    8 min
  • 32. Building Fund (1920)

    Mr. Robert DeCou, Chair of the Building Committee of Third Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle, presents two propositions for discussion. Mrs. Violet Webster Dunham, the architect's wife, writes an inspirational article about laborers breaking up concrete blocks. Takes place on the 10th floor of the Empire Building. 

    Image: Empire Building. Paul Dorpat collection.

    The book Dedication: Building the Seattle Branches of Mary Baker Eddy's Church, A Centennial Story by Cindy Peyser Safronoff is available on Amazon, through Powell's Books, or by special order through your favorite local book store.

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    10 min
  • 31. First Church Dedication (1920)

    Mr. Allen H. Armstrong's goal of dedication is achieved. First Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle, holds three special services at its stone edifice at Sixteenth Avenue and Denny Way on Sunday November 21, 1920.

    Image: First Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle. Cindy Safronoff.

    The book Dedication: Building the Seattle Branches of Mary Baker Eddy's Church, A Centennial Story by Cindy Peyser Safronoff is available on Amazon, through Powell's Books, or by special order through your favorite local book store.

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    10 min
  • 30. The Plan (1920)

    The Building Committee sends a letter explaining "The Plan" to all the members of Third Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle. The members take a vote about the Boston situation at a business meeting. Takes place on the 10th floor of the Empire Building, and the University Bank Building.

    Image: University State Bank Building. Paul Dorpat collection.

    The book Dedication: Building the Seattle Branches of Mary Baker Eddy's Church, A Centennial Story by Cindy Peyser Safronoff is available on Amazon, through Powell's Books, or by special order through your favorite local book store.

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    10 min
  • 29. Queen Anne Hall (1920)

    Mr. Charles A. Griffith is elected First Reader of the new Seventh Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle, and delegate to a Washington State conference of Christian Science churches on the Boston litigation. Takes place in Queen Anne Hall at First Avenue West and West Roy Street.

    The book Dedication: Building the Seattle Branches of Mary Baker Eddy's Church, A Centennial Story by Cindy Peyser Safronoff is available on Amazon, through Powell's Books, or by special order through your favorite local book store.

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    13 min

About Dedication: A Centennial Story

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Nonfiction narrative on Rev. Mary Baker Eddy's influence in Seattle and the building of iconic Christian Science churches. Read by author Cindy Safronoff.