Christmas Fire at the First Presbyterian

First Presbyterian Church. Looking East from the bridge. | fullsize

Spires: left to right:
o Church of the Immaculate Conception
o Presbyterian Church Bell Tower

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• 1872: Presbyterian Church opens.
  
• 1938: Accidental fire destroys the church on Christmas day.
• 1939-57: The congregation worship at Leepers Brae Presbyterian Meetinghouse.
  
• 1957: New church opens on the Derry Road.
  The bell from the First Presbyterian is installed in the new church.

Aftermath of the 1938 Christmas fire. Looking East from Strabane Bridge 1943.

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