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On Aug.1, 1909, the Prides Corner Union Bible School was organized, meeting in Clark’s Store, which was located on Bridgton Road at Brook Street. Three years later, the group reorganized as the Prides Corner Union Church. The group purchased land on Elmwood Avenue and started raising money to build a church. A building was eventually erected, left phot, and on June 20, 1915, a formal dedication took place. Thirty-seven years later, on May 22, 1952, the church became affiliated with the Congregational Christian Churches. Four years later, the Religious Education Committee determined that more space was needed for the church school, and a year-long study commenced. In May 1958, ground was broken for a new church on Pride Street. The Prides Corner Congregational Church was dedicated on April 10, 1960. The old church building on Elmwood Avenue was sold and fell into disrepair until it was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Holloway and remodeled into a commercial building. Voila Hair & Day Spa currently occupies the building.

Research and photos courtesy of Mike Sanphy