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'''Brookhaven Methodist Church''' is a Methodist church located on [[31st Street Southwest]] between [[Brookhaven Avenue]] and [[Snavely Avenue]] in [[Powderly]]. | '''Brookhaven Methodist Church''' is a Methodist church located on [[31st Street Southwest]] between [[Brookhaven Avenue]] and [[Snavely Avenue]] in [[Powderly]]. | ||
The church was destroyed by a fire on [[November 9]], [[1943]]. Its trustees approved a plan in January [[1944]] to construct the present building Gothic revival building for an estimated $5,000. The church was designed by Birmignham Methodist architect [[George Turner]]. The church later closed and the building | The church was destroyed by a fire on [[November 9]], [[1943]]. Its trustees approved a plan in January [[1944]] to construct the present building Gothic revival building for an estimated $5,000. The church was designed by Birmignham Methodist architect [[George Turner]]. The church later closed and the building became the home of [[Powderly Church of Christ]]. | ||
==Pastors== | ==Pastors== | ||
* [[J. L. Williamson]], 1943-1944 | * [[J. L. Williamson]], 1943-1944 | ||
* Anderson, 1966 | * Anderson, 1966 | ||
* [[Dwight Christolear]], 1995 | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:1944 buildings]] | [[Category:1944 buildings]] | ||
[[Category:George Turner buildings]] | [[Category:George Turner buildings]] | ||
[[Category:Churches formerly in Southwest Birmingham]] |
Latest revision as of 07:30, 3 May 2024
Brookhaven Methodist Church is a Methodist church located on 31st Street Southwest between Brookhaven Avenue and Snavely Avenue in Powderly.
The church was destroyed by a fire on November 9, 1943. Its trustees approved a plan in January 1944 to construct the present building Gothic revival building for an estimated $5,000. The church was designed by Birmignham Methodist architect George Turner. The church later closed and the building became the home of Powderly Church of Christ.
Pastors
- J. L. Williamson, 1943-1944
- Anderson, 1966
- Dwight Christolear, 1995
References
- "Fire Destroys Church" (November 10, 1943) The Birmingham News via Birmingham Public Library Digital Collections
- "Brookhaven planning to build new church" (January 16, 1944) The Birmingham News via Birmingham Public Library Digital Collections
- Bains, David R. (December 11, 2021) "Brookhaven Methodist Church" Chasing Churches