Park Manor Bible Chapel, IL

Park Manor Bible Chapel is among the earliest active open brethren assemblies in the Chicago area in Illinois. It was founded in 1881, and known thru 1927 as Elgin Gospel Hall. In 1883, there was tent ministry in Udina, Dundee and Elgin, according to The Barley Cake.

1926 USCoRB indicated that there were 79 in fellowship (24 men, 55 women) including 22 S.S. teachers presiding over 20 children (for a total of 50). The Hall had a value of $15,300 with $5,800 owed (and with $9,657 in annual expenses), and $929 was additionally spent towards the Lord's work in 1926. By 1936, the assembly was rebranded as Elgin Gospel Chapel' and was rebranded again in 1966 as its present name.

AKA

• Elgin Gospel Hall 1881-1927+
• Elgin Gospel Chapel +1936-1965
• Park Manor Bible Chapel 1966-present

Locations

• Spring St., near Chicago St. +1904+
• 12 Chapel St. +1927+

Correspondents

• Jno. Crawford +1904+
• A.H./A.A. Hayes, 414 Addison St. +1922-1927+

Also See

• Who's Who at Park Manor Bible Chapel, IL notable alumni
• Visiting Ministry at Park Manor Bible Chapel, IL ministry reports

Sources

• The Barley Cake 1883
• AAB's: 1904, 1927, 1936-2021