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Story of four young Boston firefighters who put their hats over their hearts even as they worked to put out the fire on the roof. The compelling story is recalled by the old church keeper.
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The sounds of an Organ tuning and floors creaking at the historic Emmanuel Church just prior to their practice. Emmanuel Church is most famous for their breadth of musical programs.
Here we explore the area around Emmanuel Church, which includes the beautiful storefronts of Back Bay and the Boston Public Gardens. This is a historically nice area, with it's beautiful public works and 19th Century Victorian Brownstone buildings,…
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This is the date (1861) of when the building was constructed. It is written in stone above the main entrance.
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Signs for the Central Reform Temple (a Jewish community) hang on Emmanuel Church. The two places of worship have an interfaith partnership.
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A large Black Lives Matter flag hangs outside of the historic Emmanuel Episcopal Church. The church is known for taking stands on many social issues.
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Designed by architect Alexander Rice Esty, this stands as the centerpiece of the church behind it's main alter. The statue shows symbols from throughout Christianity.
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