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By Sarah M. Gould, Kara Jackman
Collection Overview
Title: MA - Boston - Hanover Street, 1851-1873
ID: 08/MA/009/003/021
Extent: 2.0 Boxes
Languages: English
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Third home of the first congregation (Methodist Alley), which moved from North Bennett Street in 1849 when they purchased the old “Cockerel Church” (for its weathervane) on Hanover Street. In 1869, with the widening of Hanover Street, the front part of the church was demolished. In 1873, the church merged with Temple Street (Grace), and moved to Temple Street, taking the name First (Boston). Hanover Street remained open as a mission.
Collection Historical Note
Third home of the first congregation (Methodist Alley), which moved from North Bennett Street in 1849 when they purchased the old “Cockerel Church” (for its weathervane) on Hanover Street. In 1869, with the widening of Hanover Street, the front part of the church was demolished. In 1873, the church merged with Temple Street (Grace), and moved to Temple Street, taking the name First (Boston). Hanover Street remained open as a mission.
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Box:
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Box 1: Box 1],
[Box 2: Box 2],
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- Box 2: Box 2
- Item 1: Bible Class Records, 1866-1867
- Item 2: Sunday School records, 1863-1871
NECCAH Church Records 
