Did the soaring arches of Eleventh Church of Christ, Scientist ever hold a congregation twice its size? Eleventh Church of Christ, Scientist stands here, a testament to a bygone era. In the bustling Fordham section of the Bronx, this church witnessed the growth of Christian Science in the early 20th century. Organized around 1918 as the Christian Science Society of Bedford Park, it quickly blossomed. By 1919, it officially became Eleventh Church of Christ, Scientist. The congregation purchased its first building in August 1922, seating around 300. However, its popularity continued to surge. Soon, the church needed more space. They leased additional space, effectively doubling their capacity. They secured a lease on the second floor of a building at the corner of Grand Concourse and 184th Street. This expansion speaks to the church’s influence and the growing interest in Christian Science in the area. This chapter of Eleventh Church of Christ, Scientist eventually closed in the 1970s. The building then became the home of the Cosmopolitan A.M.E. Church. The church’s story is one of expansion and adaptation, reflecting a dynamic period in Bronx history.
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