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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1905 - Religious Services Began in 1905BY LOUISE JONES-BROWN Historic church is under tender care There is a building on the Duwamish River which re- cords show as a church in Allentown before Tukwila's incorporation. Religious services began in 1905. It has been called Duwamish Community Chapel and Duwamish Presbyterian Church. One theory being researched is that the build- ing was a school in George- town before moving to the current neighborhood. Historical records con- firm the building was not built at the present site and physical evidence shows the building had been cut in two pieces. The building now being called Duwamish Commu- nity Chapel was recently purchased by Tukwila Fel- lowship Church and led by Pastor James Hunley. Church members have been holding services in the building since 1992. Recent updates include a new cross, back -porch replacement and exterior painting. The pastor's wish list includes a new founda- tion with earthquake retro- fitting (currently deterio- rating wood pillars), new plumbing, woodwork and flooring restoration, new furnace and water heater, replacement windows with turn of the century look and set of original entry doors. Pastor Hunley's ancestors were Scottish immigrants who settled in Tennessee with Civil War connec- tions. His great -great un- cles were on opposing sides of the war. Horace L. Hun- $UI IISH CD iUNIr� b l Lira ALL ABOVE: Services began in the Allentown church in the early 1900s. BELOW: The Duwamish Community Chapel is now under the care of Pastor James Hunley and his congregation. Tukwila Historical Society ley, financier and subma- rine pioneer who built the H.L. Hunley, supported the Confederate government. The pastor and family are residents in Tukwila and committed to caring for the vintage building and con- gregation. The Tukwila Historical Society welcomes Duwamish Community Chapel and will work with Pastor Hunley confirming the beginnings of this beautiful building. If you have historic photos or information regarding the Duwamish Commu- nity Chapel, contact Louise Jones -Brown at Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Cen- ter phone# 206/244-HIST. Email: tukwilaheritagectr@ tukwilahistory. org.