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A History of the Park Churchprepared by Eva Taylor This reprinting of the Park Church History is affectionately dedicated to Eva Taylor who died during its preparation. She served faithfully more than 30 years as the historian of our church. Park Church History LinksCrystal Eastman According to a May 22, 1946 article in the Star-Gazette titled "Eastman on Home Grounds," The Eastmans lived in Elmira between 1894 and 1898. They then moved to a farm at Glenora. While in Elmira they resided for two years in Park Church in what later became the Sunday School rooms. Next, they lived on West Water Street and then at 118 East Chemung Pl. Mark Twain One of Twain's closest friends was the Rev. Thomas K. Beecher, who performed his and Olivia's wedding ceremony. Twain and Beecher often played billiards in one of the rooms in the Park Church where Beecher was pastor. Read Chapter 4 ... Read Chapter 5 ... |
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