IN THE NEWS
Hook and Hastings Pipe Organ - A Proper Instrument
Daniel Reid, benefactor to the Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Indiana, requested a first-class pipe organ be purchased as it would serve as a memorial to his late wife, Clairesse. Hook and Hastings was selected both for its excellent reputation and the company’s ability to build an expansive instrument where the pipework is placed at a distance from the console. W. H. Donley of Indianapolis, the organ’s designer, performed the first recital on May 14, 1906. Hook and Hastings pipework can be heard to this day making the Reid Center organ a prized vintage instrument.
Cornerstone Laying Ceremony
The cornerstone for the Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church and Reid Memorial Hospital were both laid on the same day in 1904. Daniel G. Reid’s generous contributions left an indelible mark on his hometown of Richmond, Indiana.
Resurrection Window by Tiffany Studios
In this Memorial Window, the two men honored are William S. Reid and Andrew F. Scott, both long-time elders in the congregation. The title is "Three Marys at the Tomb" and "Two Angels of the Resurrection". This was created by Frederick Wilson specifically for Reid's project and shows a very unique perspective. In this scene, the viewers are inside the tomb looking out.
Biography of Daniel G. Reid
Daniel Gray Reid (1858-1925) was born near Richmond, Indiana and became a benefactor to his hometown after he made his fortune. After honing his business skills in Richmond, he and his partners became successful at manufacturing tin-plate. This entrepreneur became extremely wealthy after a buyout from J.P. Morgan when he formed U.S. Steel. D. G. Reid donated the Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church to this community in memory of his mother and father.
Memorial Window
This beautiful Tiffany Studios window, located on the south side of the building, was created as a memorial to Daniel G. Reid’s parents and dedicated in 1906. Learn about the symbolism featured in this window.
Faces of the Reid Center
You’ll come for the great programs and to see the Tiffany stained-glass windows, but the details, like the unique carved faces outside and inside the building, will keep you coming back!
1906 Chime History
In 1906 a set of 10 bells produced by the Meneely Bell Company were installed as a chime in the bell tower at the Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church, now known as The Reid Center, in Richmond, Indiana. Although not currently operational, these bells remain with the building, awaiting their chance to ring again.
1906 Dedication of the Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church
Read the entire program from the 1906 dedication of the Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Tiffany Windows in Richmond, Indiana by Jim Hair
Enjoy a short tour of the beautiful Tiffany windows with Carolyn Ripp and the Chanticleer String Quartet playing the Adagio by Tomaso Albinoni.
The History of the Reid Center
The Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church was commissioned in 1904 by “The Tinplate King”, Daniel G. Reid, and was dedicated on May 13, 1906. It was built in memory of his parents, Daniel Reid and Anna Gray Reid.
The Reid Center Building
Dedicated in 1906, this beautiful Gothic-style limestone church remarkably features 62 windows designed by Louis C. Tiffany.
The Windows
The stunning 62 stained-glass windows in this building were designed and executed by the Louis C. Tiffany studios in New York. All are constructed of Favrile glass.