Methodist Church Plate. Material: ceramic. Size:10 1/4" diameter. Description: white ceramic plate - gold trim - sketch of Methodist Church - black print: "The Methodist Church Waseca, Minnesota" - printed on back: "The Methodist Church is one of the oldest Societies in Waseca. Preaching in Homes and Schools 1850's The German Methodist 1858 English - Clear Lake Mission (22 Members) 1866 Odd Fellow's Hall (60 Members) 1866-1869 First Methodist Church West of High School 1874 Destroyed by Fire December 25, 1879 Odd Fellow's Hall 1 year Church Rebuilt 1880 Again Burned 1917 School Board Bought Old Site Present Church Dedicated December 16, 1917 Building and Furnishings Cost $23,500.00 Ground $3,700 - Organ $2,500 Bell Tower Added 1923 Old Pew in Present Dining Room Saved from Both Fires. Members - 679 1961."
