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Title
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Westport Church Uses Resources to Partner with Community
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Description
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First Covenant Evangelical Church at 1501 W. 42nd Street was established in 1887 as a Swedish Evangelical Misdsion Church. By 1992, when Pastor Kevin David arrived, its membership had dwindled. Today, the building has been refurbished, membership is up, and a variety of community programs are based in the Church.
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Date
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1999
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Object Type
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Newsletter Article
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Title
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Penn School: Westport's Historic School for Black Children
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Description
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Article tells the story of Penn School on Pennsylvania Avenue between 42nd and 43rd Streets. Penn School is less well-known than other African American schools because it was small and served a neighborhood (Westport) not generally associated with the African American community. The school closed in 1955 and was demolished in 1969 following a fire. A plaque commemorates the site.
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Date
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2006-01
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Object Type
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Newsletter Article
