First Friends Church located at 1501 South Adams Street in Marion. According to Indiana Landmarks, In the nineteenth century, the Quaker congregation that established First Friends Church championed efforts to treat the local Black community equitably, supporting Abolitionist efforts and aiding residents of Weaver, a nearby African American settlement. Without action, Marion could lose a significant landmark designed by Samuel Plato, one of the early twentieth century’s most prominent Black architects. (Provided Photo/Indiana Landmarks)