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Reformed Church of Newtown

Reformed Dutch Church of Newtown

Dutch Reformed Church and Parish Hall, now Reformed Dutch Church of Newtown. Built on a plot donated April 3, 1733 by Abraham Riker and his brother-in-law Petrus Rapelye. The first edifice was erected in 1735 and taken down Sept. 4, 1831. The church in the photo was built in 1832. On the far right is Thomas Roulston Grocery. The church burial ground is on the far left.
hand written on back of print: Dutch church was built on land donated April 3, 1933 70 x 60 feet The land was given by Abraham Riker + his brother in law Petrus Rapelye including the burying ground. The first edifice was erected 17335 + was taken down Sep 4, 1831 The present difice was built on the original site s e corner Broadway + Corona Ave in 1832. Newtown 1922

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