Itasca Baptist Church

In 1907, a magnificent steeple pierced the Itasca skyline. It marked the completion of the “Steeple Church,” a prominent landmark that would later become the Itasca Baptist Church. The steeple, soaring 107 feet high, dominated the landscape of the old village. This striking structure has witnessed a fascinating evolution of faith within its walls. The original occupants eventually moved on. The building stood vacant, awaiting its next chapter. In 1969, Corinth Baptist Church of Chicago, led by Reverend Denzel Alexander, breathed new life into the abandoned church. They remodeled the space and held services there until 1971 when they returned to the city. Just a few short months later, in August 1971, Tabernacle Baptist Church of Bensenville, seeking a new home, discovered the vacant church in Itasca. Under the guidance of Reverend Robert Bragg, they decided not to build a new structure. Instead, they embraced the Itasca church and kept its name. The Itasca Baptist Church was reborn. The founding members of Tabernacle Baptist Church, including families like the Buchheits, Bakers, Bowmans, and Jonases, brought their faith and community to the Itasca Baptist Church. They transitioned from their previous location at 306 S. Park in Bensenville to 210 S. Walnut in Itasca. They began writing the current chapter in the church’s story. Today, the Itasca Baptist Church continues to serve its community, its iconic steeple a testament to the enduring power of faith and the church’s rich history.