A postcard shows a decorated live Christmas tree on the chancel. The flag is a World War I Service Flag. This style of flag would have had a red border, white field, and blue stars. The stars may represent 13 ACC members serving in World War II. If a service member died in service, his or her star would have been in the color of gold. The two chairs beside the tree were purchased in 1896 by the Ladies Aid Society, and are still in use in the church. Avon Congregational Church Collection.

Right: After the hurricane of 1938, it took 11 years to raise funds and rebuild the spire, as well as strengthen the foundation. The new and repaired spire segments were dedicated on Nov. 20, 1949.  Photograph by Herbert McIntyre. Avon Congregational Church Collection. 

Left: View to the north from the Avon Congregational Church Steeple, early 1900s, showing the East Avon Cemetery. Patrick O'Neil's blacksmith shop is at the center, to the left of Simsbury Rd (RT 10).    Beside the tracks is the train station.  The Tobacco Warehouse is the four-story building to the right. Avon Collection, Marian Hunter History Room, Avon Free Public Library.

Left: Interior image from the early 1900s.
Anthony O'Neill Collection, Marian Hunter History Room, Avon Free Public Library.

Right: Dedicated Dec. 14, 1919.The building still stands at 32 Mountain View Avenue, its original location. The building was converted in to 3 apartments. The new Church of St. Ann opened in 1957 on West Avon Road.