This is the first church built in Lake Worth, the First Congregational Church of the Pioneers. Built in 1912. This photo is from ‘Lake Worth: Jewel of the Gold Coast’ by Jonathan Koontz. https://amzn.to/3kiPdyV
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A postcard of the Methodist church in Fort Myers. Unfortunately, there is no other information on the back of the postcard and the card is unmailed. If you know more about the church please post any memories below. This postcard[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Swampy’s #Florida #Sunday Services: Eustis Presbyterian #Church, 1924.
Here’s a postcard of the Presbyterian Church in Eustis. This postcard was mailed June 11th, 1924 to Mrs. M.L. Nicholson of Bradford, Pennsylvania. Apparently the person mailing, M.E.B., was living in Fruitland Park. Click here to learn more and plan[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The congregation formed the church in 1866. The building above was built in 1923 and was used until the church moved in 2005 and became Calvary Church. You can learn more about the church, it’s new location and more by[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Swampy’s Florida Sunday Services: St. James Catholic Cathedral, Orlando, about 1950.
This is St. James Catholic Cathedral in Orlando that is still standing in the same spot and looks nearly identical now as it did in the postcard above. Click here to learn more and to plan a visit to the[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Swampy’s #Florida #Sunday Services: First Baptist #Church of Fernandina Beach
As mentioned on the back of the postcard, the church started in a wooden building in 1859. The back of the postcard has quite a bit of history. A series of other structures led to this sanctuary built in 1925.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Swampy’s #Florida #Sunday Services: First Baptist #Church, Auburndale.
First Baptist Church of Auburndale, in Polk County, celebrates 100 years during September!!! Here is the church’s history:https://www.fbcauburndale.com/church-history/ When i took this photo in 2013, i looked all around the building for a foundation stone or marker to determine the structure’s[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Swampy’s #Florida Sunday Services: All Saints Church, Winter Park, 1940.
After three years of congregating in other locations, the first All Saints Church in Winter Park opened it’s doors in 1886, a year before the City of Winter Park incorporated. The photo above is of the church in 1940. By[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Swampy’s #Florida #Sunday Services: 1st United Methodist Church of Ocala, pre-1889.
This was the First United Methodist Church in Ocala and was built in 1850. It was replaced in 1889. The church was built at the corner of 1st Street and Fort King Avenue. Here’s what that area looks like today.: […]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The newly built First Presbyterian Church of Apopka gets the finishing touches of a steeple in 1952. The church still stands today! To learn more about the church or visit soon Click here: https://www.facebook.com/FirstPresApopka/ This photo is from ‘Images of[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Swampy’s #Florida #Sunday Services: Knowles Memorial Chapel, Winter Park
Nestled on the campus of Rollins College in Winter Park is Knowles Memorial Chapel. Earlier this month the services for former Rollins president, Thaddeus Seymour were held here. The postcard has no postmark and was printed in Asheville, North Carolina,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Swampy’s #Florida #Sunday Services: 1st Methodist Church, Fort Myers
Here’s the First Methodist Church of Fort Myers depicted in this unmarked postcard. The church is still very active in Fort Myers. You can plan to visit a service by clicking here: http://fumcftmyers.org/