| Ebbets & Frid, architect; R. G. Bent & Company, builder; both interior and exterior were altered from original building; first service October 4, 1931; dedication services November 15-18, 1931. Cost Estimated total cost varied during the course of planning for the re-construction of the building. • $50,000 [2/15/1931] • $70,000 [3/9/1931] • $73,000 [3/15/1931] • $69,057 [4/13/1931], ], equivalent to $1,366,783.41 in 2023. Architects anticipated the total cost of the project would be $69,057, but they also believed $5,000 in savings could be realized. Confirmed costs Construction: $43,128 – contract amount with R. G. Bent Company ($853,593.52 in 2023) Organ: $12,000 ($237,505.26 in 2023) Replacing the spire: $5,000 – likely cost, based on two estimates of savings [3/15/1931 & 4/13/1931] that could be realized. Causes of cost increases • Alterations to the chancel • Installation of a new three manual organ • Purchase of new equipment to replace what was lost in fire • Changes to the exterior of the front of the building • Installation of a “vapor central heating system with oil heat” |