MA - Boston - Bromfield Street, 1790-1922 | Theology Library Archives

By Sarah M. Gould, Kara Jackman

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Collection Overview

Title: MA - Boston - Bromfield Street, 1790-1922

ID: 08/MA/009/003/014

Extent: 10.0 Boxes

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Began in 1806 as a mission of Methodist Alley, constructing the church the same year, but was considered one congregation with two churches. It became independent in 1831, and was listed as Boston South until 1835, when it was finally recognized by its own name. The church was remodeled in 1848, suffered a fire and was rebuilt in 1864, and substantially repaired in 1895. When the successor of Methodist Alley began using the name “First” in 1870, Bromfield took the corporate name of Methodist Religious Society in Boston. The building was closed in 1913, when the congregation merged with Tremont Street to form Bromfield-Tremont.

Collection Historical Note

1799: Meetings were held in chapel on Hanover St. 1806: Church built. 1829: Changed name to Bromfield Street Methodist Church. 1847 & 1864: Building rebuilt because of fire. 1905: Building renovated.1911: Building sold. 1913: Merged with Tremont St. Methodist Church. Name changed to Methodist Religious Society of Boston.

Box and Folder Listing

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Item 1: Sunday school board, 1881-1902
Item 2: Sunday school roll, 1846-1849
Item 3: Steward's book, 1831-1865
Item 4: Young People's Christian League, 1887-1889
Item 5: Young People's Missionary Auxiliary, 1891-1900

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