Above: Riverside Presbyterian Church, as it was
rebuilt by July, 1880. Designed by Chicago
architect John C. Cochrane in the ecclesiastical
Gothic style with south-facing pews.
rebuilt by July, 1880. Designed by Chicago
architect John C. Cochrane in the ecclesiastical
Gothic style with south-facing pews.
Riverside Presbyterian Church
A Photographic History
A Photographic History
Above: In 1889 a matching structure was attached to the south wall
of the 1880 building. Known as the "Church Parlors," this area was
used for Sunday School.
of the 1880 building. Known as the "Church Parlors," this area was
used for Sunday School.
Left: A panoramic view of the church,
including the Community House building
added in 1928 and the porte cochere. The
Community House building was dedicated
to Christian Education and the social and
recreational activities of the congregation
and community, and included "Beach Hall,"
a recreational area on the third floor.
including the Community House building
added in 1928 and the porte cochere. The
Community House building was dedicated
to Christian Education and the social and
recreational activities of the congregation
and community, and included "Beach Hall,"
a recreational area on the third floor.