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All Saints' Episcopal Church

All Saints' Episcopal Church circa 1886. All Saints' Episcopal Church circa 1942
All Saints' Episcopal Church circa 1886 All Saints' Episcopal Church circa 1942
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All Saints' Episcopal Church

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The beginnings of All Saints’ Episcopal Church trace back to 1883. William E. Comstock, one of the original settlers of Winter Park, was instrumental in organizing services of the Church. With the aid of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Switzer, Mrs. Molly Stovin, Mary Brown, and Mary McClure, Mr. Comstock began Morning Prayer services in an upstairs room over a grocery store.

In 1938, architect Ralph Adams Cram was chosen to design and build a new church building. In 1940, the present plan was adopted and a fund drive was undertaken. The church would be located at 338 East Lyman Avenue. On December 23, 1941, the cornerstone was laid; on Palm Sunday, March 29, 1942, opening services were held.

The vestry and congregation worked with great zeal to retire the debt on the church. On Easter, April 6, 1947, they all celebrated the consecration of the Church.

On January 7, 2000, All Saints’ Episcopal Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Garden ~ All Saints' Episcopal Church ~ Annie Russell Theatre ~ The Comstock-Harris House ~ Edward Hill Brewer House ~ Knowles Memorial Chapel ~ Winter Park Country Club and Golf Course ~ Woman's Club of Winter Park





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