LOCATIONS OF RFM MEETING PLACES

1798-1862 19^th and Cary Street, built by George Winston. Occupied by Confederate soldiers during Civil War

1867-1868 16^th and M Street. Springfield Hall (Photo c. 1950)

1868-1909 9 East Clay Street. Jackson Ward (Photo 2003)

1909-1929 Met at YMCA on Franklin Street

1929-1945 1804 Park Avenue- RFM owned the building but moved out because it has only one large room and no space for children’s First Day School. Across from the park. During WW2 and fuel rationing, RFM met at Covenant Presbyterian Church on Monument Avenue. (Photo 2003)

1945-1953 Met at YMCA and Tabernacle Baptist Church (Hanover Avenue in Fan)

1953-1957 Bought residence at 2702 Grove Avenue. Sold it later because fire marshal said it was not large enough for our membership to meet in and be safe under city fire code. (Photo 2003)

1957-present Bought 4500 Kensington Avenue from Colonial Place Christian Church for $17,500. Mortgage free since purchase. Renovation and expansion of education building at rear scheduled for 2004. (Photo 2003)

Prepared 9/12/03 by Betsy Brinson

Poster with pictures is displayed on RFM Meeting bulletin board.