Lost Hutchinson: Vineyard M.E. Church
Vineyard Methodist Church was in a prominent row of buildings on the west side of the Glen Street “hill” facing downtown betweenVineyard Methodist Church was in a prominent row of buildings on the west side of the Glen Street “hill” facing downtown between Second Avenue Southwest and Washington Avenue West. This photo shows a portion of the Tower or brick school to the north.
Constructed: 1870 to 1873
A Leader story from April 1, 1966, said Vineyard Methodist Church was erected in 1870. Construction began in 1870, and continued until 1873. In 1892, the building was moved a few feet to the west and an addition was built. A basement was constructed in 1917.
Torn down: 1966
The final service in the old Vineyard building was March 27, 1966. A actual demolition date is not known, but is likely sometime in 1966.
The Vineyard M.E. Church above is part of a 20-week series of Lost Hutchinson buildings. Watch the Tuesday print edition for more information about Vineyard M.E. Church. If any readers have other photos, renderings or information about this building, please post them here or send them to: Hutchinson Leader, 36 Washington Ave. W., Hutchinson, MN 55350.
A collection of information published in the Lost Hutchinson series as well as reader submitted photos and remembrances will be published in a magazine later this year.
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