Preston Washington
Preston Washington | |
|---|---|
| Reverend | |
| Church | Memorial Baptist Church |
| Metropolis | Harlem, New York |
| Appointed | 1976 |
| Successor | Renee Frances Washington |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Preston Robert Washington August 26, 1948 |
| Died | June 25, 2003 (aged 54) Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| Denomination | Baptist |
| Spouse | Rev. Renee F. Washington |
| Occupation | minister |
| Alma mater | Williams College Union Theological Seminary Columbia University |
Preston Robert Washington (August 26, 1948 – June 25, 2003) was a prominent minister of Memorial Baptist Church in Harlem, New York. He was a co-founder of the Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement and held leadership positions from 1986 to 2001, bringing millions of dollars in development projects for housing and retail to the neighborhood.