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Lakeside's first church was organized in 1883 with 13 charter members.  Worship services were conducted on the porch of the old Lakeside Inn, which was located approximately where the Lakeside Post Office now stands.

In 1895 construction began on the sanctuary which still stands as a familiar landmark at the corner of Parkside and Maine Avenue.  It is now designated as an historical site within the Presbyterian Church.  The first service in the new sanctuary was held February 9, 1896, and formal dedication was March 29, 1896.

A Sunday School wing was added to the north side of the sanctuary in 1914.  From 1914 to 1953 this addition was also used as a social hall on week days.  After 1951 it became an extension of the sanctuary and additional Sunday School space needs were met by renting from 1951 to 1954 what was then known as the Kiwanis Building (located on Woodside across from Cecil's Restaurant).

In 1948 two surplus Army barracks were added to the west side of the sanctuary and this became known as "the Annex."  For the first time, with this addition, bathroom facilities were added.  The Annex served primarily as Sunday quarters for the Kindergarten Department, and later housing for day pre-school.
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Sunday School Class
 1914

Church and Manse
Pre-1938

Manse

The Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation in 1948 changed the legal name from First Presbyterian Church of Lakeside to Lakeside Community Presbyterian Church.

The Manse, perhaps more commonly known as the Parsonage, was placed on the property circa 1913.  In 1949 it was remodeled for use by the church school on Sundays and administrative offices on weekdays.  This building now houses the Lakeside Chamber Commerce and is directly west of the sanctuary and faces Parkside Street.  In 1931 the former Manse garage was expanded and remodeled into a classroom.

It became evident that the growth of the church necessitated more expansion.  So, in 1953 the first unit of the Christian Education Building was constructed on Channel Road property.  Two acres of this parcel had been donated by the McClain family in 1950, and the adjoining 2.58 acre parcel was purchased by the church in 1952 to create a building site of 4.59 acres.  This is the present location of the new sanctuary.

The Open Door for Dialogue Through the Arts was organized in 1965 and space in the original church building was rented to develop an art gallery, little theatre, coffee house, and other community services.

Sanctuary - 1950s

Congregation-1962