Trinity Church (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

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The present-day Trinity Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was built on land donated by William Penn in 1787. The first building was constructed at Sixth and Liberty Avenues in 1805. A second church was built in 1824 and razed in 1869 to make room for the current structure which was dedicated in 1872. Trinity Church became Trinity Cathedral, seat of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh, in 1928.

From the description of Records transcript of Trinity Church, 1797-1867. (University of Pittsburgh). WorldCat record id: 302420460

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referencedIn Upfold, George, 1796-1872. George Upfold papers, 1829-1870. Archives of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland
referencedIn Hopkins, John Henry, 1792-1868. John Henry Hopkins papers, 1824-1873. Archives of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland
creatorOf Trinity Church (Pittsburgh, Pa.). Records transcript of Trinity Church, 1797-1867. University of Pittsburgh
referencedIn Lyman, Theodore B. (Theodore Benedict), 1815-1893. Theodore Benedict Lyman papers, 1840-1878. Archives of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland
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Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh (Pa.)
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Baptism records
Church records and registers
Confirmation records
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Active 1797

Active 1867

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