COOLSPRING PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
COOLSPRING COMMUNITY
BUILDING
1 AUGUST 1929 DEDICATION
The dedication of the
Coolspring Community Building, a gift of Dr. David M. Hitch of
Philadelphia to the Coolspring Presbyterian Church, took place the
afternoon of August 1, 1928 at Coolspring on the Georgetown to
Rehoboth highway.
The Rev. Thomas Parker
McKee, pastor of Georgetown First Presbyterian Church, also the
pastor at Coolspring Presbyterian Church, presided at the dedication
ceremonies. Dr. Hitch , doner, handed over the key to to the church
officials, saying “ we can heartily thank Mr. Robinson, the
builder, for erecting the building in a conscientious manner,
co-operation with his personal interest with us pertaining to it
erection. Therefore it is with great pleasure I present this key to
you , confident that my trust is well placed”.
Te community building is
less that a mile from the church on grounds formerly known as “Sunken
Gardens”, is a modern structure 75 feel by 34 feet. The main
floor will serve as an
auditorium seating at least
500 people. It will have a stage and rest rooms. The basement is to
have a
roomy and convenient
kitchen and dinning room, dressing room and a sitting room.
Other speakers were
Congressman Robert C. Houston, and, James Tunnell, both of
Georgetown and elders of the Georgetown First Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Edward Sudler of Georgetown , Miss Margaret Baylis of Lewes,
and others gave musical solos. The Presbyterian Church Ladies Aid
Society served a chicken dinner to people present from all sections
of lower Delaware.
Source: Wilmington News
Journal , Thursday, August 1, 1929. Abstract 6/14/2017, Harrison
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