The Historic Churches of Tremont

In the same block as Zion UCC, on the same side of the street, sits Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ. A striking church, with a turrets and a 150-foot tower, was built in 1894 to house the congregation that began in 1859 with 34 members from a variety of Christian backgrounds. The exterior of the church is made of Michigan red sandstone and the entry is constructed of fine-grained quartz

Inside, the pews, wainscoting, and woodwork is made of golden oak. Two original Tiffany windows flank the historic Ferrand-Votey pipe organ -- one of just three in the United States.

Pilgrim Congregational UCC has a long history of community service. It was the site of Tremont's first library, its first kindergarden, and its first Boy Scout Troop. Today, it continues to involve itself in the community with theater and music programs.

The first Pilgrim Congregational Church building, at W. 14th and Jennings, was sold to St. Augustine Catholic Church. We'll come to it a little later in the walk.

Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ
2592 W. 14th St.
Cleveland, OH 44113
216 861-7388

^{(Last updated 6-30-07)}