Article November 2, 1907 Issue

Christian Science in Chicago has drawn upon all ranks...

The Journal of Man

Christian Science in Chicago has drawn upon all ranks and walks of life for its followers, and the lawyer and corporation head rub shoulders with the hodcarrier and salesgirl. At the "testimonial meetings" which are held in the churches Wednesday nights it is not uncommon for a banker to be followed in his tale of how Christian Science saved him by a day workmar whose experience has been similar.

Beginning with First Church, which was dedicated in 1897, and ending with Fifth Church, saw its dedication just ten years later, the Christian Scientists of Chicago have put into operation a building policy which in size and architectural value compare with any religious edifices in the city.

In capacity they are built to hold large congregations. First Church, at Drexel Boulevard and 41st Street, cost one hundred and eight thousand dollars to build, and seats fifteen hundred; Second, at Wrightwood and Pine Grove Avenues, cost one hundred and ten thousand dollars, as did Third, at Washington Boulevard and Leavitt Street, and each has the same capacity as First. Fourth Church, at Harvard Avenue and 67th Street, cost ninety thousand dollars, and holds one thousand; Fifth Church, located at 48th Street and Madison Avenue, has the same capacity, but leads in the cost of building, representing an expenditure of one hundred and twenty-seven thousand dollars.

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