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Wayne Presbyterian Church
Founded 1870
Wayne, E. Lancaster Ave.
Still Active
The Wayne Presbyterian Church was founded by J. Henry Askin in 1870 to appease the religious needs of his growing community. The first services were held in Wayne Hall, on Lancaster and Lyceum Aves. Askin then gave land and $25,000 for a new stone church to be built on Lancaster Ave. right next to his public recreation center, Lyceum Hall. The dedication service was conducted by Charles Wadsworth. His son, Charles Jr., headed the ceremonies for the next building in 1892. Originally, North Wayne Ave. ran in between the church and the hall. When the need for a new, larger church arose, North Wayne Ave. had for a time been moved to the other side of the Lyceum, and that land could be used for a new church building. That land had also been the site of the church's stables. The new church, with its bell tower at rear, was constructed in 1892 on land given by George W. Childs. The Presbyterian Parsonage was located on North Wayne Ave., but had been overtaken by stores after only a few years. Over the years the church made several other additions, including a brick rear addition to the original chapel, and the most recent addition, an arched connection between the 1870 chapel and 1892 church.
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An engraving of the chapel.
Radnor Historical Society Collection
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The Chapel, built by J. Henry Askin in 1871 and the Church's first home.
From "Radnor: A Pictorial History"
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The Presbyterian Church's first home, at Wayne Hall.
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The newly completed Church.
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Sources:
© 2005 Wayne History Online / Greg Prichard
Page Last Updated : 4 November 2005
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