Collection: First Presbyterian Church of Renton, WA

Scope and Contents

Session minutes, church rosters, lease documents

Dates

Creation: 1885-2014

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use

Conditions Governing Use

This collection is open for use

Biographical / Historical

First Presbyterian Church of Renton was established by Reverend George F. Whitworth in 1885. This was the fifth church organized by Rev. Whitworth. He served as pastor at the church until 1899. The original church building was sold in 1924 to buy a larger church which was in turn sold in 1958 for an even larger piece of land. The church was also known as Living Faith Presbyterian Church in the 1990s.

Extent

1 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection contains documents about the founding and the closing of First Presbyterian Church of Renton. Documents include church council minutes, congregational records, and information about the closing and leasing of the church and its property.