Built in 1890, the Three Mile Creek Ward (later renamed the Perry Ward when the town's name was changed in 1898) building has stood for over a century. It was purchased by the local Heritage Theatre in 1975 after having stood vacant for several years. It's apparent that the building has undergone some changes:
(Source: Church History Library)
It's unfortunate that the tower has changed so drastically from its original appearance; the older version was much more authentic to the building.
(Source: Church History Library)
By the time this picture was taken, the newer tower was up. When the building was sold and converted to a theatre, the small, circular plaque above the main door was moved to a nearby park.
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The Three Mile Creek Ward meeting house dedication plaque (circle) was eventually relocated to the MT. View park, which is a few blocks to the North East of the Heritage Theater: http://www.waymarking.com/gallery/image.aspx?f=1&guid=d19dcc36-4404-419b-a62c-71c43078e29d&gid=3
ReplyDeleteAha! Thank you for helping me to find this!
DeleteThe original tower remains, it was just covered to prevent further deterioration to the original wooden structure.
ReplyDeleteThat's great to know, BH! At some point in the future maybe it will be restored, but I think it would take some big donations.
DeleteThe study cost on said project was a six-digit figure. Unfortunately, the building has other, more urgent needs that must be filled first.
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