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Dedication of Ames New Congregational Church March 18 1900
The Ames Congregational Church held a two service dedication of its new building on March 18 1900 with 900 present. The project cost 13033.39 including pipe organ and furniture. initial shortfall of 4000 reduced to under 1000 by morning, and nearly all debt wiped out by evening with final 200 contributed jointly by building committee and Ladies Aid. The structure seats 275, features educational rooms, and showcases Des Moines brick, buff plaster, and architect Helsman design.
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New Congregational Church
Building Committee
Ladies Aid Society
Ames
E. C. Moulton
Red Oak
Ames Church
H. K. Helsman
Chicago
W. M. Rich
Marston
Des Moines
Allward & Co
Barcroft Company
Pennsylvania