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By the mid 1930s, and in spite of world wide economic depression, the Israelite House of David and its reorganization, Mary's City of David, would come to dominate southwestern Michigan's economy, tourism and agricultural industries.
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Jan 28, 2023 · BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (WOOD) — In its heyday, Mary’s City of David was a bustling religious commune nestled in a quiet neighborhood in Benton Harbor that hosted thousands of vacationers from...
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The House of David (formally The Israelite House of David) is a religious group founded in Benton Harbor, Michigan, in March 1903. It was co-founded by spouses Benjamin Purnell (1861–1927) and Mary Purnell (1862–1953).
Mary's City of David, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offers a museum and tour. The organization spans 110 years in Michigan and is America's third-oldest practicing Christian community. The site includes 81 structures, 11 of which are available for viewing.
- 1158 East Britain Avenue, Benton Harbor, 49023-0187, MI
- (269) 925-1601
Israelite House of David - Internet Presence. In May 1903, Benjamin Purnell established the Israelite House of David in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Soon, hundreds of others came -- from Australia, England, and all over America.
Nov 16, 2016 · Discover House of David in Benton Harbor, Michigan: The remains of a religious colony, its amusement park, zoo, and baseball empire.
The Museum displays the most complete document and pictorial record in the world for an educational view of the fascinating story of the Israelite House of David and its Reorganization of 1930. The Museum is located in Mary's Auditorium and is filled with a vivid pictorial record and many artifacts from the community's history.
