House of David Park - Benton Harbor MI

Address: 1158 E Britain Ave
City: Benton Harbor
State: MI
Zip: 49022
County: Berrien
Number of visits to this page: 37868
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General Information:

The House of David began in 1903 by Benjamin Purnell, who claimed to be prophet of God. Thousands relocated to Benton Harbor, Michigan to follow Purnell’s “House of David” and live in the commune that promised Heaven on Earth. Members abstained from all vices, and all worldly goods were shared among the community.

https://www.israelitehouseofdavid.com/

https://www.maryscityofdavid.org

Info Updates:
8/4/2009 - Buzz Sodeman
Another great resource about the House of David and the park is Clare Adkin Jr. who wrote the book titled, "Brother Benjamin - A History of the Israelite House of David." It was published in 1990 by the Andrews University Press out of Berrien Springs. It is an excellent resource and I'm fortunate to have met Clare and have an autographed copy of the book.
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House of David Park - Vintage Postcard (newer photo)
Vintage Postcard (newer photo)
House of David Park - Cottages (newer photo)
Cottages (newer photo)
House of David Park - Restaurant And Lodge (newer photo)
Restaurant And Lodge (newer photo)
House of David Park - Entrance (newer photo)
Entrance (newer photo)
House of David Park - Entrance (newer photo)
Entrance (newer photo)
House of David Park - Entrance (newer photo)
Entrance (newer photo)
House of David Park - The Eden Open-Air Theatre (newer photo)
The Eden Open-Air Theatre (newer photo)
House of David Park - 1920S Refreshment Stand At Park (newer photo)
1920S Refreshment Stand At Park (newer photo)
House of David Park - Dining Hall (newer photo)
Dining Hall (newer photo)
House of David Park - Old Photo Of Train Ride (newer photo)
Old Photo Of Train Ride (newer photo)
House of David Park - The Eden Open-Air Theatre (newer photo)
The Eden Open-Air Theatre (newer photo)
House of David Park - The Eden Open-Air Theatre (newer photo)
The Eden Open-Air Theatre (newer photo)
House of David Park - Train Ride (newer photo)
Train Ride (newer photo)
House of David Park - The Eden Open-Air Theatre (newer photo)
The Eden Open-Air Theatre (newer photo)
House of David Park - Train Ride (newer photo)
Train Ride (newer photo)
House of David Park - Train Ride (newer photo)
Train Ride (newer photo)
House of David Park - Bus Service (newer photo)
Bus Service (newer photo)
House of David Park - Baseball Players (newer photo)
Baseball Players (newer photo)
House of David Park - Eden Theater (newer photo)
Eden Theater (newer photo)
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