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Jesse Ketchum Hall. That name echoes a time before The Stone Church graced this spot on Davenport Road. Before the vibrant music scene, before the bustling crowds, there stood a different kind of gathering place. The Stone Church, as we know it, wasn’t always a church. It rose from the remnants of Jesse Ketchum Hall, a structure built in 1848. Imagine the community gatherings, the shared stories within those walls. Yet, time marches on. In 1986, Jesse Ketchum Hall was demolished, making way for the building we see today: The Stone Church. But the past isn’t entirely forgotten. A plaque at The Stone Church commemorates Jesse Ketchum Hall, a tangible link to the past. The pedestal of the plaque is even made of bricks from the old hall, a quiet tribute to what once was. The Stone Church now stands as a testament to change, a vibrant hub for music and community in the heart of Yorkville. It carries the echoes of the past, while embracing the energy of the present.

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