First Baptist Church, Poplar and Parkway

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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Poplar and Parkway Memphis, Tennessee

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13,1117 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - MEMPHIS, TENN. Beautifully situated at Poplar Ave, and East Parkway, the crossroads of the city. Organized April 3, 1839 A. D. Present pastorate began March 1, 1944. Million dollar sanctuary and educational building of Colonial architecture erected 1950-51 by loving members and friends. Auditorium seats 2000. Spire 154 feet tall. Bell cast in Holland can be heard up to 7 miles away. New Wicks four-manual organ. Complete facili- ties for Christian service include beautiful “Babyland”. First Baptist Church sponsors the oldest continuous Church Broadcast in America over WMPS (680) 10 A.M. and 11 A.M., Sundays. MWM Color- Litho "Bursheen" Finished, Made Only By MWM - Aurora , Mo. MWM