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Lawn Festival, portrait of people in front of first church building, c. 1897
This photograph shows the first church building as it appears in about 1897. There is a group of church members assembled in front of the church for the portrait, possibly for the Lawn Festival that is advertised on a banner on the front of the…
First church building, exterior photo, c. 1905
Shows people going into the original church building, c. 1905. There is a barely visible sign near the front door with the name of the church. The church still does not have electricity, and gas lamps are still visible, although the electrified…
First church building, exterior photograph, c. 1920
Shows the church around 1920, dated by the caption of this photo in the church history books, shortly before it was torn down to make room for the new stone church. You can see the house to the left, now the church annex, as well as outlines and…
New church building, exterior photo, c. 1940
Shows the new (second) church building, which was completed around 1929. Date is estimated based on the style of the automobile in the photo. Interesting, while the neighborhood has been electrified for 30 or so years, there is still one remaining…
Pastor Kirk Retires
Article from Olney Times, Thursday, April 6, 1978.
Memorial Service for the Rev. Gordon J. Kirk, 1978
Pastor Kirk passed away July 11, 1978, shortly after leaving the pastorate of Wyoming Ave. Baptist, so soon, in fact, that he is still listed on the front of the bulletins as Pastor. Bulletin includes a short biography, a program, and a list of…
Hurst, Rev. Oliver W., portrait, 1936
Rev. Hurst was assistant pastor of Wyoming Ave. Baptist Church in the last years of Rev. Hookway's ministry, and became the senior pastor at Rev. Hookway's recommendation and the congregation's call in 1935.
60th Anniversary Celebration program, 1951
Program listing the various special services and events during the 60th Anniversary celebrations in October, 1951.
Sanctuary and front doors, photographs, 1965
Photographs taken for inclusion in the 75th Anniversary history book.
Jesus the Good Shepherd, stained glass window
Photograph taken in 1965 for inclusion in the 75th Anniversary history book.
Hookway, Rev. John A., portrait, 1910
Portrait print of Rev. John A. Hookway, pastor of the Wyoming Ave. Baptist Church, in 1910. This photograph, modified prior to printing with a framing border, was used in various church publications, including the church directory, membership…
Church building, exterior photograph, c. 1975
Photograph of the front of the church building sometime in the 1970s. The stained glass windows are not yet covered, a project that was started in 1978.
Himes Family Christmas Card, 1945
Photographic Christmas card from Rev. and Mrs. Himes. First image provided is the card in its faded condition; second image is digitally enhanced to improve the contrast of the portrait.
An original print of this portrait, in much better…
An original print of this portrait, in much better…
Annual Report, 2008
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Annual Report, 2007
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Annual Report, 2006
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Annual Report, 2005
Annual reports for 2005. This version for some reason does not include the usual financial reports, which may be scanned at a future date.
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Annual Report, 2004
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Postcard of New Church Building, c. 1928
Postcard showing the new church building completed and dedicated in 1928, along with a small vignette of Pastor Hookway.
Front of Sanctuary, c. 1940
Photo showing the front of the sanctuary around 1940, with a framed portrait of the recently deceased Pastor Hookway above the pulpit. Flowers decorate the communion table, the baptistry and the choir loft. Extra chairs are setup in the sanctuary,…
Pastor Hookway reading in his office, c. 1930
Portrait of Rev. John Hookway reading, most likely in the church office. Comparisons to his appearance in other portraits suggest a date soon after 1930.
New church basement, c. 1925
Construction of the new church building was completed in two phases. The first saw the construction of the basement, main entrance, and tower, which was completed in 1925. This photograph shows the completed main entrance and the basement, before…