Jun 01, 1863
743 Central Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN, USA
Pilgrim Baptist Church By Jane McClure Pilgrim Baptist Church was started in 1863 by Rev. Robert T. Hickman and his prayer group, who called themselves “Pilgrims.” Its current building at 743 Central Av. dates from 1928 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The church not only is a place of worship it also played a role in establishing institutions important to Frogtowners, including the St. Paul chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People or NAACP (1916), the local Urban League chapter (1923), and the Hallie Q. Brown Center in 1929. The Sterling Club, a social club, and the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters also met at the church. The church’s brick building is designed in a simple Romanesque style. Note the main three-door entry and take a moment to look at the detailed windows. Many windows depict symbols of the church and people and moments important in church history. Cite this Page Jane McClure, “Pilgrim Baptist Church,” Saint Paul Historical, accessed June 28, 2022, https://saintpaulhistorical.com/items/show/228.
743 Central Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN, USA
Pilgrim Baptist Church By Jane McClure Pilgrim Baptist Church was started in 1863 by Rev. Robert T. Hickman and his prayer group, who called themselves “Pilgrims.” Its current building at 743 Central Av. dates from 1928 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The church not only is a place of worship it also played a role in establishing institutions important to Frogtowners, including the St. Paul chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People or NAACP (1916), the local Urban League chapter (1923), and the Hallie Q. Brown Center in 1929. The Sterling Club, a social club, and the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters also met at the church. The church’s brick building is designed in a simple Romanesque style. Note the main three-door entry and take a moment to look at the detailed windows. Many windows depict symbols of the church and people and moments important in church history. Cite this Page Jane McClure, “Pilgrim Baptist Church,” Saint Paul Historical, accessed June 28, 2022, https://saintpaulhistorical.com/items/show/228.
Jun 01, 1863
Posted Date
Jun 28, 2022
Historical Record Date
Jun 01, 1863
Source Name
Saint Paul Historical
