Now, 100 years after founding, Bethany Presbyterian Church is counting its blessings and looking ahead.
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Steeple without bottom bell tower is lifted for placement on community hall at new site. The bell tower was placed upon the moved church.
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Crane removes steeple from Bethany Church at 2nd Avenue and 30th Street in Oak Park in 1955 for move to new site about 2.5 miles away at 24th Street and Fruitridge Road.
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Church moves slowly down the road to new site, minus steeple.
