ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH - Revision history

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	Groundbreaking took place in 1874, but the discovery of quicksand required a deeper foundation. The cornerstone, dated 1875, was not laid until July 10, 1877. (8) Funds for construction came from such varied sources as the Sunday school and two fairs held by the women members of the congregation. The church was constructed between 1875 and 1878 with limestone quarried near Farley, Iowa. It was formally opened on June 9, 1889.		Groundbreaking took place in 1874, but the discovery of quicksand required a deeper foundation. The cornerstone, dated 1875, was not laid until July 10, 1877. (8) Funds for construction came from such varied sources as the Sunday school and two fairs held by the women members of the congregation. The church was constructed between 1875 and 1878 with limestone quarried near Farley, Iowa. It was formally opened on June 9, 1889.

	By 1892 disagreements within the church threatened its existence. Debate began in 1891 as to how the children in the vested choir should enter the church--boy first or girls. This spread into arguments of "authority in some temporal matters between the rector and some portions of the vestry." At the Easter election of vestry members, those in the disputes withdrew their names as candidates for re-election and many left the church. The resulting loss of income threatened and led to consideration of a new church under the direction of the Reformed Episcopal Church. (9)		Plans for the church were drawn up by Henry Martyn Congdon who based his work on the "Gothic Revival" style of design which incorporated features used by architects in the "Medieval" or "Gothic" period. Congdon studied churches built between 1000AD and 1500 AD especially those in England and Germany. Congdon became known for planning that churches have sturdy foundations, excellent acoustics, and and hammer-beams as a major feature of the roof-structure. Congdon followed the principles of Ecclesiology which incorporated sacred numbers into architectural features when deciding how to lay out and furnish each building. Windows were constructed in three, steps in groups of seven, and other sacred numbers. (9)

			By 1892 disagreements within the church threatened its existence. Debate began in 1891 as to how the children in the vested choir should enter the church--boy first or girls. This spread into arguments of "authority in some temporal matters between the rector and some portions of the vestry." At the Easter election of vestry members, those in the disputes withdrew their names as candidates for re-election and many left the church. The resulting loss of income threatened and led to consideration of a new church under the direction of the Reformed Episcopal Church. (10)

	Several parts of the building have symbolic meaning. The building is constructed in the form of a cross. The red painted doors symbolize the early Christian martyrs and the blood of Christ. Beams in the vaulted ceiling resemble a boat or ark, symbol of the protection provided by Christian faith. The church, with five Louis Tiffany windows, is an example of [[GOTHIC REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE]].		Several parts of the building have symbolic meaning. The building is constructed in the form of a cross. The red painted doors symbolize the early Christian martyrs and the blood of Christ. Beams in the vaulted ceiling resemble a boat or ark, symbol of the protection provided by Christian faith. The church, with five Louis Tiffany windows, is an example of [[GOTHIC REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE]].
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	8. "Laying of the Corner Stone," ''Dubuque Herald'', July 10, 1877, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18770710&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		8. "Laying of the Corner Stone," ''Dubuque Herald'', July 10, 1877, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18770710&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	9. "Recall History..."		9. Letter from Eleanor A. Congdon, great-grand-daughter of Henry Martyn Congdon and Associate Professor of Medieval History at Youngstown State University, Girard, Ohio

			10. "Recall History..."

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	Several parts of the building have symbolic meaning. The building is constructed in the form of a cross. The red painted doors symbolize the early Christian martyrs and the blood of Christ. Beams in the vaulted ceiling resemble a boat or ark, symbol of the protection provided by Christian faith. The church, with five Louis Tiffany windows, is an example of [[GOTHIC REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE]].		Several parts of the building have symbolic meaning. The building is constructed in the form of a cross. The red painted doors symbolize the early Christian martyrs and the blood of Christ. Beams in the vaulted ceiling resemble a boat or ark, symbol of the protection provided by Christian faith. The church, with five Louis Tiffany windows, is an example of [[GOTHIC REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE]].

	The ~~1987 through 2014~~ '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 1458 Locust.		The '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 1458 Locust.

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	Brooke was removed from his position when he would not preach a sermon favoring the North during the [[CIVIL WAR]]. (6) By 1866 church records indicated five hundred members of the congregation.		Brooke was removed from his position when he would not preach a sermon favoring the North during the [[CIVIL WAR]]. (6) By 1866 church records indicated five hundred members of the congregation.

	The call for a new church had first been made in 1857, but the war ended such suggestions. In 1868 a lot, known locally as Norton's Row, was purchased at 14th and Main streets. The price was $6,000 with 25% interest until it was paid in full. This debt was assumed by the six members of the vestry which included [[GREENE, George\|George Greene]], Richard Plumb, J. P. Evens, [[BISSELL, Frederick E.\|Frederick E. BISSELL]], [[BOOTH, Caleb H.\|Caleb H. BOOTH]], [[PELAN, Christopher\|Christopher PELAN]], and Albert Gillespie. The [[PANIC OF 1857]] resulted in financial problems for six of the men and the debt was finally assumed by [[HODGDON, John\|John HODGDON]]. In 1873 opinions among church members was divided as to whether to purchase the corner of Main and Eleventh [[STREETS]] where the [[DUBUQUE COMMERCIAL CLUB]] was later located or the corner of Locust and Ninth where the old church had been constructed. The property held by John Hodgdon was purchased by the ladies of the church who raised the money themselves. They held the title as trustees for the church until construction was assured and then turned the title over to the vestry. (7)		The call for a new church had first been made in 1857, but the war ended such suggestions. In 1868 a lot, known locally as Norton's Row, was purchased at 14th and Main streets. It had been the site of a series of frame buildings developed over several years by Pat Norton. The inhabitants were 'equally unfortunate as regards resources and habits.' The price was $6,000 with 25% interest until it was paid in full. This debt was assumed by the six members of the vestry which included [[GREENE, George\|George Greene]], Richard Plumb, J. P. Evens, [[BISSELL, Frederick E.\|Frederick E. BISSELL]], [[BOOTH, Caleb H.\|Caleb H. BOOTH]], [[PELAN, Christopher\|Christopher PELAN]], and Albert Gillespie.

			The [[PANIC OF 1857]] resulted in financial problems for six of the men and the debt was finally assumed by [[HODGDON, John\|John HODGDON]]. In 1873 opinions among church members was divided as to whether to purchase the corner of Main and Eleventh [[STREETS]] where the [[DUBUQUE COMMERCIAL CLUB]] was later located or the corner of Locust and Ninth where the old church had been constructed. The property held by John Hodgdon was purchased by the ladies of the church who raised the money themselves. They held the title as trustees for the church until construction was assured and then turned the title over to the vestry. (7)

	Groundbreaking took place in 1874, but the discovery of quicksand required a deeper foundation. The cornerstone, dated 1875, was not laid until July 10, 1877. (8) Funds for construction came from such varied sources as the Sunday school and two fairs held by the women members of the congregation. The church was constructed between 1875 and 1878 with limestone quarried near Farley, Iowa. It was formally opened on June 9, 1889.		Groundbreaking took place in 1874, but the discovery of quicksand required a deeper foundation. The cornerstone, dated 1875, was not laid until July 10, 1877. (8) Funds for construction came from such varied sources as the Sunday school and two fairs held by the women members of the congregation. The church was constructed between 1875 and 1878 with limestone quarried near Farley, Iowa. It was formally opened on June 9, 1889.
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	Brooke was removed from his position when he would not preach a sermon favoring the North during the [[CIVIL WAR]]. (6) By 1866 church records indicated five hundred members of the congregation.		Brooke was removed from his position when he would not preach a sermon favoring the North during the [[CIVIL WAR]]. (6) By 1866 church records indicated five hundred members of the congregation.

	The call for a new church had first been made in 1857, but the war ended such suggestions. In 1868 a lot, known locally as Norton's Row, was purchased at 14th and Main streets. The price was $6,000 with 25% interest until it was paid in full. This debt was assumed by the six members of the vestry which included [[GREENE, George\|George Greene]], Richard Plumb, J. P. Evens, [[BISSELL, Frederick E.\|Frederick E. BISSELL], [[BOOTH, Caleb H.\|Caleb H. BOOTH]], [[PELAN, Christopher\|Christopher PELAN]], and Albert Gillespie. The [[PANIC OF 1857]] resulted in financial problems for six of the men and the debt was finally assumed by [[HODGDON, John\|John HODGDON]]. In 1873 opinions among church members was divided as to whether to purchase the corner of Main and Eleventh [[STREETS]] where the [[DUBUQUE COMMERCIAL CLUB]] was later located or the corner of Locust and Ninth where the old church had been constructed. The property held by John Hodgdon was purchased by the ladies of the church who raised the money themselves. They held the title as trustees for the church until construction was assured and then turned the title over to the vestry. (7)		The call for a new church had first been made in 1857, but the war ended such suggestions. In 1868 a lot, known locally as Norton's Row, was purchased at 14th and Main streets. The price was $6,000 with 25% interest until it was paid in full. This debt was assumed by the six members of the vestry which included [[GREENE, George\|George Greene]], Richard Plumb, J. P. Evens, [[BISSELL, Frederick E.\|Frederick E. BISSELL]], [[BOOTH, Caleb H.\|Caleb H. BOOTH]], [[PELAN, Christopher\|Christopher PELAN]], and Albert Gillespie. The [[PANIC OF 1857]] resulted in financial problems for six of the men and the debt was finally assumed by [[HODGDON, John\|John HODGDON]]. In 1873 opinions among church members was divided as to whether to purchase the corner of Main and Eleventh [[STREETS]] where the [[DUBUQUE COMMERCIAL CLUB]] was later located or the corner of Locust and Ninth where the old church had been constructed. The property held by John Hodgdon was purchased by the ladies of the church who raised the money themselves. They held the title as trustees for the church until construction was assured and then turned the title over to the vestry. (7)

	Groundbreaking took place in 1874, but the discovery of quicksand required a deeper foundation. The cornerstone, dated 1875, was not laid until July 10, 1877. (8) Funds for construction came from such varied sources as the Sunday school and two fairs held by the women members of the congregation. The church was constructed between 1875 and 1878 with limestone quarried near Farley, Iowa. It was formally opened on June 9, 1889.		Groundbreaking took place in 1874, but the discovery of quicksand required a deeper foundation. The cornerstone, dated 1875, was not laid until July 10, 1877. (8) Funds for construction came from such varied sources as the Sunday school and two fairs held by the women members of the congregation. The church was constructed between 1875 and 1878 with limestone quarried near Farley, Iowa. It was formally opened on June 9, 1889.

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	Brooke was removed from his position when he would not preach a sermon favoring the North during the [[CIVIL WAR]]. (6) By 1866 church records indicated five hundred members of the congregation.		Brooke was removed from his position when he would not preach a sermon favoring the North during the [[CIVIL WAR]]. (6) By 1866 church records indicated five hundred members of the congregation.

	The call for a new church had first been made in 1857, but the war ended such suggestions. In 1868 a lot, known locally as Norton's Row, was purchased at 14th and Main streets. The price was $6,000 with 25% interest until it was paid in full. This debt was assumed by the six members of the vestry which included [[GREENE, George\|George Greene]], Richard Plumb, J. P. Evens, [[BISSELL, Frederick E.\|Frederick E. BISSELL], [[BOOTH, Caleb H.\|Caleb H. BOOTH]], [[PELAN, Christopher\|Christopher PELAN]], and Albert Gillespie. The [[PANIC OF 1857]] resulted in financial problems for six of the men and the debt was finally assumed by [[HODGDON, John\|John HODGDON]]. In 1873 opinions among church members was divided as to whether to purchase the corner of Main and Eleventh [[STREETS]] where the [[COMMERCIAL CLUB]] was later located or the corner of Locust and Ninth where the old church had been constructed. The property held by John Hodgdon was purchased by the ladies of the church who raised the money themselves. They held the title as trustees for the church until construction was assured and then turned the title over to the vestry. (7)		The call for a new church had first been made in 1857, but the war ended such suggestions. In 1868 a lot, known locally as Norton's Row, was purchased at 14th and Main streets. The price was $6,000 with 25% interest until it was paid in full. This debt was assumed by the six members of the vestry which included [[GREENE, George\|George Greene]], Richard Plumb, J. P. Evens, [[BISSELL, Frederick E.\|Frederick E. BISSELL], [[BOOTH, Caleb H.\|Caleb H. BOOTH]], [[PELAN, Christopher\|Christopher PELAN]], and Albert Gillespie. The [[PANIC OF 1857]] resulted in financial problems for six of the men and the debt was finally assumed by [[HODGDON, John\|John HODGDON]]. In 1873 opinions among church members was divided as to whether to purchase the corner of Main and Eleventh [[STREETS]] where the [[DUBUQUE COMMERCIAL CLUB]] was later located or the corner of Locust and Ninth where the old church had been constructed. The property held by John Hodgdon was purchased by the ladies of the church who raised the money themselves. They held the title as trustees for the church until construction was assured and then turned the title over to the vestry. (7)

	Groundbreaking took place in 1874, but the discovery of quicksand required a deeper foundation. The cornerstone, dated 1875, was not laid until July 10, 1877. (8) Funds for construction came from such varied sources as the Sunday school and two fairs held by the women members of the congregation. The church was constructed between 1875 and 1878 with limestone quarried near Farley, Iowa. It was formally opened on June 9, 1889.		Groundbreaking took place in 1874, but the discovery of quicksand required a deeper foundation. The cornerstone, dated 1875, was not laid until July 10, 1877. (8) Funds for construction came from such varied sources as the Sunday school and two fairs held by the women members of the congregation. The church was constructed between 1875 and 1878 with limestone quarried near Farley, Iowa. It was formally opened on June 9, 1889.

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	[[Image:STJOHNS.gif\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Saint John's Episcopal Church]]ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Dubuque became a missionary station of the Episcopal church in 1836. (1) The church was organized on March 31, 1845. On May 14, 1848, the cornerstone was laid for a small brick church at 9th and Locust [[STREETS]]. (2) Work on the church, however, was brought to a halt when the son of Reverend De Pui, while on a western trip, was killed and scalped by Native Americans. Rev. Du Puy and his wife moved from Dubuque soon afterward.		[[Image:STJOHNS.gif\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Saint John's Episcopal Church]]ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Dubuque became a missionary station of the Episcopal church in 1836. (1) The church was organized on March 31, 1845. On May 14, 1848, the cornerstone was laid for a small brick church at 9th and Locust [[STREETS]]. (2) Work on the church, however, was brought to a halt when the son of Reverend De Pui, while on a western trip, was killed and scalped by Native Americans. Rev. Du Puy and his wife moved from Dubuque soon afterward.

	The church was left without a minister for nearly one year. Services were held in the court house and later in a small frame building owned by the Baptists. (3) Reverend R. D. Brooke arrived in 1850 from Virginia to become pastor of the church, and work resumed so that the building was consecrated on April 13, 1851. The population of Dubuque at this time was between three and four thousand with the Episcopal congregation to smallest. When the church was dedicated a debt of $1,000 was paid by eastern and southern friends. (4) In July 1864 plans for a large stained glass chancery window were announced as a gift of General Hodgdon, Dr. J. C. Lay, and Mrs. John Williams. (5)		The church was left without a minister for nearly one year. Services were held in the court house and later in a small frame building owned by the Baptists. (3) Reverend R. D. Brooke arrived in 1850 from Virginia to become pastor of the church, and work resumed so that the building was consecrated on April 13, 1851. The population of Dubuque at this time was between three and four thousand with the Episcopal congregation to smallest. When the church was dedicated a debt of $1,000 was paid by eastern and southern friends. (4) In July 1864 plans for a large stained glass chancery window were announced as a gift of General Hodgdon, Dr. J. C. Lay, and Mrs. John Williams. (5)
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	Brooke was removed from his position when he would not preach a sermon favoring the North during the [[CIVIL WAR]]. (6) By 1866 church records indicated five hundred members of the congregation.		Brooke was removed from his position when he would not preach a sermon favoring the North during the [[CIVIL WAR]]. (6) By 1866 church records indicated five hundred members of the congregation.

	The call for a new church had first been made in 1857, but the war ended such suggestions. In 1868 a lot, known locally as Norton's Row, was purchased at 14th and Main streets. The price was $6,000 with 25% interest until it was paid in full. This debt was assumed by the six members of the ~~Vestry~~ which included [[GREENE, George\|George Greene]], Richard Plumb, J. P. Evens, [[BISSELL, Frederick E.\|Frederick E. BISSELL], [[BOOTH, Caleb H.\|Caleb H. BOOTH]], [[PELAN, Christopher\|Christopher PELAN]], and Albert Gillespie. The [[PANIC OF 1857]] resulted in financial problems for six of the men and the debt was finally assumed [[HODGDON, John\|John HODGDON]]. ~~(7) Groundbreaking took place in 1874, but~~ the ~~discovery~~ of ~~quicksand required a deeper foundation. The cornerstone, dated 1875,~~ was ~~not laid until July 10, 1877. (8) Funds for construction came from such varied sources as~~ the ~~Sunday school~~ and ~~two fairs~~ held by the ~~women members~~ of the ~~congregation~~. ~~The~~ church was ~~constructed between 1875~~ and ~~1878 with limestone quarried near Farley, Iowa. It was formally opened on June 9, 1889~~.		The call for a new church had first been made in 1857, but the war ended such suggestions. In 1868 a lot, known locally as Norton's Row, was purchased at 14th and Main streets. The price was $6,000 with 25% interest until it was paid in full. This debt was assumed by the six members of the vestry which included [[GREENE, George\|George Greene]], Richard Plumb, J. P. Evens, [[BISSELL, Frederick E.\|Frederick E. BISSELL], [[BOOTH, Caleb H.\|Caleb H. BOOTH]], [[PELAN, Christopher\|Christopher PELAN]], and Albert Gillespie. The [[PANIC OF 1857]] resulted in financial problems for six of the men and the debt was finally assumed by [[HODGDON, John\|John HODGDON]]. In 1873 opinions among church members was divided as to whether to purchase the corner of Main and Eleventh [[STREETS]] where the [[COMMERCIAL CLUB]] was later located or the corner of Locust and Ninth where the old church had been constructed. The property held by John Hodgdon was purchased by the ladies of the church who raised the money themselves. They held the title as trustees for the church until construction was assured and then turned the title over to the vestry. (7)

	By 1892 disagreements within the church threatened its existence. Debate began in 1891 as to how the children in the vested choir should enter the church--boy first or girls. This spread into arguments of "authority in some temporal matters between the rector and some portions of the vestry." At the Easter election of vestry members, those in the disputes withdrew their names as candidates for re-election and many left the church. The resulting loss of income threatened and led to consideration of a new church under the direction of the Reformed Episcopal Church. (10)		Groundbreaking took place in 1874, but the discovery of quicksand required a deeper foundation. The cornerstone, dated 1875, was not laid until July 10, 1877. (8) Funds for construction came from such varied sources as the Sunday school and two fairs held by the women members of the congregation. The church was constructed between 1875 and 1878 with limestone quarried near Farley, Iowa. It was formally opened on June 9, 1889.

			By 1892 disagreements within the church threatened its existence. Debate began in 1891 as to how the children in the vested choir should enter the church--boy first or girls. This spread into arguments of "authority in some temporal matters between the rector and some portions of the vestry." At the Easter election of vestry members, those in the disputes withdrew their names as candidates for re-election and many left the church. The resulting loss of income threatened and led to consideration of a new church under the direction of the Reformed Episcopal Church. (9)

	Several parts of the building have symbolic meaning. The building is constructed in the form of a cross. The red painted doors symbolize the early Christian martyrs and the blood of Christ. Beams in the vaulted ceiling resemble a boat or ark, symbol of the protection provided by Christian faith. The church, with five Louis Tiffany windows, is an example of [[GOTHIC REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE]].		Several parts of the building have symbolic meaning. The building is constructed in the form of a cross. The red painted doors symbolize the early Christian martyrs and the blood of Christ. Beams in the vaulted ceiling resemble a boat or ark, symbol of the protection provided by Christian faith. The church, with five Louis Tiffany windows, is an example of [[GOTHIC REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE]].
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	7. "St. John's Church," ''The Herald,'' June 9, 1889, p. 9		7. "St. John's Church," ''The Herald,'' June 9, 1889, p. 9

	8. "~~St. John's Church~~," ''Dubuque ~~Democratic~~ Herald'', July 23, ~~1864~~, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=~~A36e8EsbUSoC~~&dat=~~18640723~~&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		8. "Laying of the Corner Stone," ''Dubuque Herald'', July 10, 1877, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18770710&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	9. "Recall History..."		9. "Recall History..."

	~~10. "Laying of the Corner Stone," ''Dubuque Herald'', July 10, 1877, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18770710&printsec=frontpage&hl=en~~

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	Several parts of the building have symbolic meaning. The building is constructed in the form of a cross. The red painted doors symbolize the early Christian martyrs and the blood of Christ. Beams in the vaulted ceiling resemble a boat or ark, symbol of the protection provided by Christian faith. The church, with five Louis Tiffany windows, is an example of [[GOTHIC REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE]].		Several parts of the building have symbolic meaning. The building is constructed in the form of a cross. The red painted doors symbolize the early Christian martyrs and the blood of Christ. Beams in the vaulted ceiling resemble a boat or ark, symbol of the protection provided by Christian faith. The church, with five Louis Tiffany windows, is an example of [[GOTHIC REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE]].

	The 1987 through 2014 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 1458 Locust.		The 1987 through 2014 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 1458 Locust.

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	Brooke was removed from his position when he would not preach a sermon favoring the North during the [[CIVIL WAR]]. (6) By 1866 church records indicated five hundred members of the congregation.		Brooke was removed from his position when he would not preach a sermon favoring the North during the [[CIVIL WAR]]. (6) By 1866 church records indicated five hundred members of the congregation.

	The call for a new church had first been made in 1857, but the war ended such suggestions. In 1868 a lot was purchased at 14th and Main streets. The price was $6,000 with 25% interest until it was paid in full. This debt was assumed by the six members of the Vestry which included [[GREENE, George\|George Greene]], Richard Plumb, J. P. Evens, [[BISSELL, Frederick E.\|Frederick E. BISSELL], [[BOOTH, Caleb H.\|Caleb H. BOOTH]], [[PELAN, Christopher\|Christopher PELAN]], and Albert Gillespie. The [[PANIC OF 1857]] resulted in financial problems for six of the men and the debt was finally assumed ~~by the sixth~~. (7) Groundbreaking took place in 1874, but the discovery of quicksand required a deeper foundation. The cornerstone, dated 1875, was not laid until July 10, 1877. (8) Funds for construction came from such varied sources as the Sunday school and two fairs held by the women members of the congregation. The church was constructed between 1875 and 1878 with limestone quarried near Farley, Iowa. It was formally opened ~~in July~~, ~~1887~~. ~~(9)~~		The call for a new church had first been made in 1857, but the war ended such suggestions. In 1868 a lot, known locally as Norton's Row, was purchased at 14th and Main streets. The price was $6,000 with 25% interest until it was paid in full. This debt was assumed by the six members of the Vestry which included [[GREENE, George\|George Greene]], Richard Plumb, J. P. Evens, [[BISSELL, Frederick E.\|Frederick E. BISSELL], [[BOOTH, Caleb H.\|Caleb H. BOOTH]], [[PELAN, Christopher\|Christopher PELAN]], and Albert Gillespie. The [[PANIC OF 1857]] resulted in financial problems for six of the men and the debt was finally assumed [[HODGDON, John\|John HODGDON]]. (7) Groundbreaking took place in 1874, but the discovery of quicksand required a deeper foundation. The cornerstone, dated 1875, was not laid until July 10, 1877. (8) Funds for construction came from such varied sources as the Sunday school and two fairs held by the women members of the congregation. The church was constructed between 1875 and 1878 with limestone quarried near Farley, Iowa. It was formally opened on June 9, 1889.

	By 1892 disagreements within the church threatened its existence. Debate began in 1891 as to how the children in the vested choir should enter the church--boy first or girls. This spread into arguments of "authority in some temporal matters between the rector and some portions of the vestry." At the Easter election of vestry members, those in the disputes withdrew their names as candidates for re-election and many left the church. The resulting loss of income threatened and led to consideration of a new church under the direction of the Reformed Episcopal Church. (10)		By 1892 disagreements within the church threatened its existence. Debate began in 1891 as to how the children in the vested choir should enter the church--boy first or girls. This spread into arguments of "authority in some temporal matters between the rector and some portions of the vestry." At the Easter election of vestry members, those in the disputes withdrew their names as candidates for re-election and many left the church. The resulting loss of income threatened and led to consideration of a new church under the direction of the Reformed Episcopal Church. (10)
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	7. ~~Ibid~~.		7. "St. John's Church," ''The Herald,'' June 9, 1889, p. 9

	8. "St. John's Church," ''Dubuque Democratic Herald'', July 23, 1864, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=A36e8EsbUSoC&dat=18640723&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		8. "St. John's Church," ''Dubuque Democratic Herald'', July 23, 1864, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=A36e8EsbUSoC&dat=18640723&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

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	[[Image:STJOHNS.gif\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Saint John's Episcopal Church]]ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Dubuque became a missionary station of the Episcopal church in 1836. (1) The church was organized on March 31, 1845. On May 14, 1848, the cornerstone was laid for a small brick church at 9th and Locust [[STREETS]]. Work on the church, however, was brought to a halt when the son of Reverend De Pui, while on a western trip, was killed and scalped by Native Americans. Rev. ~~De Pui~~ and his wife moved from Dubuque soon afterward.		[[Image:STJOHNS.gif\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Saint John's Episcopal Church]]ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Dubuque became a missionary station of the Episcopal church in 1836. (1) The church was organized on March 31, 1845. On May 14, 1848, the cornerstone was laid for a small brick church at 9th and Locust [[STREETS]]. (2) Work on the church, however, was brought to a halt when the son of Reverend De Pui, while on a western trip, was killed and scalped by Native Americans. Rev. Du Puy and his wife moved from Dubuque soon afterward.

	The church was left without a minister for nearly one year. Reverend R. D. Brooke arrived from Virginia to become pastor of the church, and work resumed so that the building was consecrated on April 13, 1851. In July 1864 plans for a large stained glass chancery window were announced as a gift of General Hodgdon, Dr. J. C. Lay, and Mrs. John Williams. (1)		The church was left without a minister for nearly one year. Services were held in the court house and later in a small frame building owned by the Baptists. (3) Reverend R. D. Brooke arrived in 1850 from Virginia to become pastor of the church, and work resumed so that the building was consecrated on April 13, 1851. The population of Dubuque at this time was between three and four thousand with the Episcopal congregation to smallest. When the church was dedicated a debt of $1,000 was paid by eastern and southern friends. (4) In July 1864 plans for a large stained glass chancery window were announced as a gift of General Hodgdon, Dr. J. C. Lay, and Mrs. John Williams. (5)

	Brooke was removed from his position when he would not preach a sermon favoring the North during the [[CIVIL WAR]]. By 1866 church records indicated five hundred members of the congregation.		Brooke was removed from his position when he would not preach a sermon favoring the North during the [[CIVIL WAR]]. (6) By 1866 church records indicated five hundred members of the congregation.

	The call for a new church had first been made in 1857, but the war ended such suggestions. In 1868 a lot was purchased at 14th and Main streets. Groundbreaking took place in 1874, but the discovery of quicksand required a deeper foundation. The cornerstone, dated 1875, was not laid until July 10, 1877. (2) Funds for construction came from such varied sources as the Sunday school and two fairs held by the women members of the congregation. The church was constructed between 1875 and 1878 with limestone quarried near Farley, Iowa. It was formally opened in July, 1887. (3)		The call for a new church had first been made in 1857, but the war ended such suggestions. In 1868 a lot was purchased at 14th and Main streets. The price was $6,000 with 25% interest until it was paid in full. This debt was assumed by the six members of the Vestry which included [[GREENE, George\|George Greene]], Richard Plumb, J. P. Evens, [[BISSELL, Frederick E.\|Frederick E. BISSELL], [[BOOTH, Caleb H.\|Caleb H. BOOTH]], [[PELAN, Christopher\|Christopher PELAN]], and Albert Gillespie. The [[PANIC OF 1857]] resulted in financial problems for six of the men and the debt was finally assumed by the sixth. (7) Groundbreaking took place in 1874, but the discovery of quicksand required a deeper foundation. The cornerstone, dated 1875, was not laid until July 10, 1877. (8) Funds for construction came from such varied sources as the Sunday school and two fairs held by the women members of the congregation. The church was constructed between 1875 and 1878 with limestone quarried near Farley, Iowa. It was formally opened in July, 1887. (9)

	By 1892 disagreements within the church threatened its existence. Debate began in 1891 as to how the children in the vested choir should enter the church--boy first or girls. This spread into arguments of "authority in some temporal matters between the rector and some portions of the vestry." At the Easter election of vestry members, those in the disputes withdrew their names as candidates for re-election and many left the church. The resulting loss of income threatened and led to consideration of a new church under the direction of the Reformed Episcopal Church. (4)		By 1892 disagreements within the church threatened its existence. Debate began in 1891 as to how the children in the vested choir should enter the church--boy first or girls. This spread into arguments of "authority in some temporal matters between the rector and some portions of the vestry." At the Easter election of vestry members, those in the disputes withdrew their names as candidates for re-election and many left the church. The resulting loss of income threatened and led to consideration of a new church under the direction of the Reformed Episcopal Church. (10)

	Several parts of the building have symbolic meaning. The building is constructed in the form of a cross. The red painted doors symbolize the early Christian martyrs and the blood of Christ. Beams in the vaulted ceiling resemble a boat or ark, symbol of the protection provided by Christian faith. The church, with five Louis Tiffany windows, is an example of [[GOTHIC REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE]].		Several parts of the building have symbolic meaning. The building is constructed in the form of a cross. The red painted doors symbolize the early Christian martyrs and the blood of Christ. Beams in the vaulted ceiling resemble a boat or ark, symbol of the protection provided by Christian faith. The church, with five Louis Tiffany windows, is an example of [[GOTHIC REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE]].
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	1. "~~Recall History~~ of ~~St. John's~~ Church," ''Telegraph-Herald ~~and Times-Journal~~'', ~~October 22, 1926~~, p. 7		1. Heutis, Bertha Lincoln, "Courthouse Scene of First Episcopal Church Service In Dubuque In Early Days," ''Telegraph-Herald'', May 24 1933, p. 19

	2. ~~"St~~. ~~John's Church," ''Dubuque Democratic Herald'', July 23, 1864, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=A36e8EsbUSoC&dat=18640723&printsec=frontpage&hl=en~~		2. Ibid.

	3. ~~"Recall History~~.~~.."~~		3. Ibid.

	4. "Laying of the Corner Stone," ''Dubuque Herald'', July 10, 1877, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18770710&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		4. Ibid.

			5. "Recall History of St. John's Church," ''Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal'', October 22, 1926, p. 7

			6. Heustis

			7. Ibid.

			8. "St. John's Church," ''Dubuque Democratic Herald'', July 23, 1864, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=A36e8EsbUSoC&dat=18640723&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

			9. "Recall History..."

			10. "Laying of the Corner Stone," ''Dubuque Herald'', July 10, 1877, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18770710&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

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	[[Image:STJOHNS.gif\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Saint John's Episcopal Church]]ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH. The church was organized on March 31, 1845. On May 14, 1848, the cornerstone was laid for a small brick church at 9th and Locust [[STREETS]]. ~~The work~~ on the church was brought to a halt when the son of Reverend De Pui, while on a western trip, was killed and scalped by Native Americans. Rev. De Pui and his wife moved from Dubuque soon afterward.		[[Image:STJOHNS.gif\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Saint John's Episcopal Church]]ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Dubuque became a missionary station of the Episcopal church in 1836. (1) The church was organized on March 31, 1845. On May 14, 1848, the cornerstone was laid for a small brick church at 9th and Locust [[STREETS]]. Work on the church, however, was brought to a halt when the son of Reverend De Pui, while on a western trip, was killed and scalped by Native Americans. Rev. De Pui and his wife moved from Dubuque soon afterward.

	The church was left without a minister for nearly one year. Reverend R. D. Brooke arrived from Virginia to become pastor of the church, and work resumed so that the building was consecrated on April 13, 1851. In July 1864 plans for a large stained glass chancery window were announced as a gift of General Hodgdon, Dr. J. C. Lay, and Mrs. John Williams. (1)		The church was left without a minister for nearly one year. Reverend R. D. Brooke arrived from Virginia to become pastor of the church, and work resumed so that the building was consecrated on April 13, 1851. In July 1864 plans for a large stained glass chancery window were announced as a gift of General Hodgdon, Dr. J. C. Lay, and Mrs. John Williams. (1)
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	Brooke was removed from his position when he would not preach a sermon favoring the North during the [[CIVIL WAR]]. By 1866 church records indicated five hundred members of the congregation.		Brooke was removed from his position when he would not preach a sermon favoring the North during the [[CIVIL WAR]]. By 1866 church records indicated five hundred members of the congregation.

	The call for a new church had first been made in 1857, but the war ended such suggestions. In 1868 a lot was purchased at 14th and Main streets. Groundbreaking took place in 1874, but the discovery of quicksand required a deeper foundation. The cornerstone, dated 1875, was not laid until July 10, 1877. (2) Funds for construction came from such varied sources as the Sunday school and two fairs held by the women members of the congregation. The church was constructed between 1875 and 1878 with limestone quarried near Farley, Iowa.		The call for a new church had first been made in 1857, but the war ended such suggestions. In 1868 a lot was purchased at 14th and Main streets. Groundbreaking took place in 1874, but the discovery of quicksand required a deeper foundation. The cornerstone, dated 1875, was not laid until July 10, 1877. (2) Funds for construction came from such varied sources as the Sunday school and two fairs held by the women members of the congregation. The church was constructed between 1875 and 1878 with limestone quarried near Farley, Iowa. It was formally opened in July, 1887. (3)

	By 1892 disagreements within the church threatened its existence. Debate began in 1891 as to how the children in the vested choir should enter the church--boy first or girls. This spread into arguments of "authority in some temporal matters between the rector and some portions of the vestry." At the Easter election of vestry members, those in the disputes withdrew their names as candidates for re-election and many left the church. The resulting loss of income threatened and led to consideration of a new church under the direction of the Reformed Episcopal Church. (3)		By 1892 disagreements within the church threatened its existence. Debate began in 1891 as to how the children in the vested choir should enter the church--boy first or girls. This spread into arguments of "authority in some temporal matters between the rector and some portions of the vestry." At the Easter election of vestry members, those in the disputes withdrew their names as candidates for re-election and many left the church. The resulting loss of income threatened and led to consideration of a new church under the direction of the Reformed Episcopal Church. (4)

	Several parts of the building have symbolic meaning. The building is constructed in the form of a cross. The red painted doors symbolize the early Christian martyrs and the blood of Christ. Beams in the vaulted ceiling resemble a boat or ark, symbol of the protection provided by Christian faith. The church, with five Louis Tiffany windows, is an example of [[GOTHIC REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE]].		Several parts of the building have symbolic meaning. The building is constructed in the form of a cross. The red painted doors symbolize the early Christian martyrs and the blood of Christ. Beams in the vaulted ceiling resemble a boat or ark, symbol of the protection provided by Christian faith. The church, with five Louis Tiffany windows, is an example of [[GOTHIC REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE]].
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	1. "St. John's Church," ''Dubuque Democratic Herald'', July 23, 1864, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=A36e8EsbUSoC&dat=18640723&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		1. "Recall History of St. John's Church," ''Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal'', October 22, 1926, p. 7

			2. "St. John's Church," ''Dubuque Democratic Herald'', July 23, 1864, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=A36e8EsbUSoC&dat=18640723&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

			3. "Recall History..."

			4. "Laying of the Corner Stone," ''Dubuque Herald'', July 10, 1877, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18770710&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	~~2. "Laying of the Corner Stone," ''Dubuque Herald'', July 10, 1877, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18770710&printsec=frontpage&hl=en~~

	~~3. "Talk of a New Church," Dubuque Daily Herald, October 23, 1892, p. 8. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18921023&printsec=frontpage&hl=en~~

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