223 – First United Methodist Church Annex
700 Main Street. According to Jack Shell “Used to be United Savings back in the 70s, then United Federal Bank turned First Financial Bank then First United Methodist Church annex.”
A brief history of Peoria First United Methodist Church from their website:
Originally the Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in November 1833 by the circuit rider Rev. Jesse Walker with seven charter members. In 1840 the first church house was erected and dedicated at the corner of Madison Ave. and Fulton St.
After building two new churches to accommodate growth, one in 1849 and one in 1884, the property for the current location was purchased in March, 1914. The church building was dedicated June 18, 1916. The William E. Shaw addition was dedicated in 1957. In 1993, First United Methodist Church acquired and remodeled the 700 Main property, which we use primarily for worship, Bible studies & Youth Ministry. We have recently purchased most of the block on which our 700 Main building is located.
February 24th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
It’s at Main and Perry (?), downtown, used to be a Savings and Loan but it’s probably now a strip club or something.
February 24th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
First United Methodist owns this building now I believe. Maybe they’re using it as a Youth Ministry building…?
February 24th, 2008 at 8:12 pm
Home of 40 days of prayer
February 26th, 2008 at 12:05 am
Used to be United Savings back in the 70s, then United Federal Bank turned First Financial Bank then First United Methodist Church annex.
February 27th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
Definitely the Contemporary worship headquarters of the church where I grew up. Across the street from the strip clubs, yes, but not a strip club itself.