Built
in 1903 as the First Baptist Church, this limestone structure replaced
a red brick church on the same site. Architect of the romanesque revival
style edifice was A. N. Dawson and contractor was G. D. Patterson.
In 1923, when the Baptist congregation moved to larger facilities,
Capt. William C. Tyrrell purchased the building and donated it to
the city for use as a public library. As of 1976 it houses an historical
and genealogical collection.
Marker is located at 695 Pearl St. at Forsythe
Hours:
Sunday & Monday: Closed
Tuesday - 8:30 am - 8 pm
Wed - Saturday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Built
in 1903 as the First Baptist Church, this limestone structure replaced
a red brick church on the same site. Architect of the romanesque revival
style edifice was A. N. Dawson and contractor was G. D. Patterson.
In 1923, when the Baptist congregation moved to larger facilities,
Capt. William C. Tyrrell purchased the building and donated it to
the city for use as a public library. As of 1976 it houses an historical
and genealogical collection.