OLD PINE CHURCH

The Friends of Old Pine supported renovations to Old Pine's churchyard - the resting place of thousands of parishioners, many significantly involved in the life of the church, the city and the nation. In the early 1980's, we added a memorial garden for the remains of those wishing to be buried in these historic grounds... By 1900, Old Pine and the neighborhood had begun to decline; by mid-century both church and churchyard stood in melancholy disrepair. Old Pine's neighborhood declined as well. Many of the residences deteriorated. Many churches moved away, but Old Pine remained to serve its community through vocational training for immigrants and services conducted in the Polish language. However, had it not been for its unique role in Presbyterian and national history, the old church would probably have been closed and demolished... By the time the first Presbyterian General Assembly met in Philadelphia in 1789, Old Pine had become a leader in shaping both the church and the new..

Also known as: Old Pine

Primary location: Philadelphia United States