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Birthplace of American Gospel Music Destroyed by Fire

Birthplace of American Gospel Music Destroyed by Fire

A hugeass fire ripped through a landmark church on the South Side today and destroyed it. Pilgrim Baptist Church was designed by the famous architectural firm Adler & Sullivan and was about 114 years old. Originally built as a synagogue, the church was a landmarked building that was totalled today when a fire collapsed the church's roof and then gutted its insides. more ›

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