NewsSt. Pete RisingAugust 25, 2026Pinellas
Historical profile of First United Methodist Church in downtown St. Petersburg
This article profiles the history of the First United Methodist Church, a congregation established nearly 140 years ago. It highlights the church's 100-year-old Gothic Revival sanctuary located at 212 3rd Street North as a significant downtown landmark.
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The article provides historical context for a prominent downtown St. Petersburg building, documenting its architectural and cultural role in the city's development.
Key Facts
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Who's Mentioned
organizationSt. Pete Rising“Publisher of the article.”location212 3rd Street North“The address of the church sanctuary.”personRui Farias“Author of the 'Historically St. Pete' column.”personCharles C. Whitaker“Oversaw the completion of the church construction.”other100“Age of the sanctuary in years.”organizationGeorge Hardy Payne Studios“Designed the church's monumental stained-glass window.”organizationFirst United Methodist Church“A historic congregation and landmark building in downtown St. Petersburg.”other140“Age of the congregation in years.”organizationMeneely Bell Company“Cast the church's original 10-bell carillon.”personJames Baldwin“Designed the church's Gothic Revival structure.”