The Dutch Reformed Church

The Dutch Reformed Church 1850 Portion

First Reformed of Astoria was organized Oct. 12, 1835. The cornerstone of the church was laid Oct. 6, 1836; the building was dedicated June 11, 1837. The church burned down to the foundation walls on Jan. 4, 1888 and was torn down July 23, 1888. On June 25, 1889 a new building was dedicated and survives to the present day. The ministers have been:

1840-1853	Alexander Bishop	1898-1916	John C. Rauscher
1853-1874	William H. Ten Eyck	1916-1919	Arthur Roosenraad
1874-1885	Matthew L. Haines	1920-1932	George S. Bolsterle
1885-1893	William S. Cranmer	1932-1936	Charles Brook
1894-1898	Daniel Van Pelt	1936-	Alfred R. Winham

The church had a membership of about 350 up to about 1910; in later years 170-200.

Fellowship Hall of Dutch Reformed Church (looking N from Astoria Blvd.)

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