Then….and Now
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The First Christian Church in Ocala features one of the most distinctive architectural designs in the area. The steep A-frame designed roof, curves at each end to near level. This 1965 photo shows the recently constructed building. [State Archives of Florida]
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The church’s exterior look remains mostly unchanged, however, the street on which it stands has seen plenty of change. The structure is located on 1908 E Fort King St. [Bruce Ackerman/Ocala Gazette]