David: During the summer of 1965, I worked for the Children's Aid Society at the Hester Street Center on Hester Street. That was to be it's last year of existence, and I believe it was torn down shortly thereafter (supposedly for the planned but not built expressway in that area--proposed by Robert Moses)..There may be some reference about the church you are seeking in regard to the Hester Street Center and the CAS/NYC--as this center was created probably in the late 1800's. Good luck! Douglas Scott Treado, MA Project & Sales Manager ___________________________________ Challenge Industries Microfilm 402 East State Street Ithaca, New York 14850 E-mail: [log in to unmask] Telephone: (607) 272-8990 FAX: (607) 277-7865 -----Original Message----- From: A LISTSERV list for discussions pertaining to New York State history. [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of David Minor Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 9:50 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Bowery Church The 1887 book _Our Fireman_ by A. E. Costello mentions an 1824 Independence Day fireman's parade that went from Hospital Green to the Bowery Church. I find the the first location was the front yard of a hospital on Broadway between Anthony and Duane streets, but Bowery Church has me stumped. It doesn't seem to refer to St. Mark's in the Bowery, There's mention elsewhere of a Bowery Church between Hester and Walker streets. Could this be the one and, if so, where exactly was it sited and did it have a name other than just the Bowery Church? Any and all help appreciated. David David Minor Eagles Byte Historical Research Pittsford, New York 585 264-0423 [log in to unmask] co-Webmaster for Canal Society of New York State page at http://www.canalsnys.org/ To be put on the mailing list for the weekly TimeMaster radio scripts (WXXI-FM 91.5), as well as news of updates to my homepage and a URL of the week, e-mail me at the address above. http://home.eznet.net/~dminor includes NYNY, a series of timelines covering New York City and State, from approximately 1,100,000,000 BC to 1990 AD. "I would undertake to supply your demands if your generosity is equal to them." -John Bartram, U. S. naturalist