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Church of Christ, Scientist, built in 1886, the first Christian Scientist church outside of Boston, Massachusetts, and the first building erected in America specifically for this purpose. Caption reads: "First Christian Science Church, built in 1886, Oconto, Wis."

Date Created:
1930

Publication Information

Date Created 1930

Physical Description

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Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Oconto.3a

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013TJ9
Legacy ID
WHi 43362

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