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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…
Jesus the Good Shepherd, stained glass window
Photograph taken in 1965 for inclusion in the 75th Anniversary history book.
Inside Wyoming, Vol. 19, 2004 (2 issues)
There were only two issues published in 2004, ending the second run of Inside Wyoming.
To view the full issues, click the PDF document link under the cover image.
To view the full issues, click the PDF document link under the cover image.
Inside Wyoming, Vol. 18, 2003 (7 issues)
"Inside Wyoming" was the newsletter of the church, published in two separate runs, the second beginning in 2002. This record includes all the issues published in 2003.
Click the PDF document link under each cover image to view the full issues.
Click the PDF document link under each cover image to view the full issues.
Inside Wyoming, Vol. 17, 2002 (5 issues)
The first year of the 2nd run of "Inside Wyoming," the newsletter of the Wyoming Ave. Baptist Church. Issues dated: October 13, October 27, November 10, December 1, and December 15, 2002.
Issues are grouped in the archive by year. Click on the…
Issues are grouped in the archive by year. Click on the…
Infant Dedication List, 1916-1938
List of infants and other children dedicated in the church (presumably by Pastor Hookway) from 1916 through 1938. Names of the child's father and mother are listed, as well as the date of dedication, and often the date of birth.
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.
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…
Hookway Scrapbook
Scrapbook generally focused on the death of Rev. John A. Hookway in 1939. Includes obituaries, correspondence, sympathy cards, photographs, and various items from or about Pastor Hookway. Also includes travel photographs, and some later items from…
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…
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,…
Focus area map, 2003
Map of the focus area for Wyoming Ave. Baptist Church. The map shows houses of families with children who participate in Sunday Bible School and in Vacation Bible School
Prepared as part of the pastoral search process in 2003 that led to the call…
Prepared as part of the pastoral search process in 2003 that led to the call…
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…
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 photo, c. 1897
This photo shows the original church building, prior to the building of the Sunday School Building, prior to the paving of Wyoming Avenue, and prior to the installation of electricity. Gas lamps and young street trees are visible, as well as a few…
First church building and Sunday School building, c. 1910
Photo showing the first church building (wood structure, at front) and the attached Sunday School building (brick structure, at back). The brick building was erected in 1906, and this photo shows it at the original height with one story. The brick…
Congregation Information Form (for pastoral search), 1978
Form describing the congregation, the church, its ministries, finances, and various demographics. This was prepared by the Pulpit Committee in 1978 as it began its search for a new pastor after the retirement of Pastor Kirk.
Church information form, 2003
Prepared for the pastoral search in 2003, that led to the selection of Rev. Luis Centeno.
Church directory, with photographs, 1977
Photographic directory of church members, with brief history and introduction and photographs of the building and pastor. A unique photo on the back cover shows the church illuminated at night.
This particular copy has been marked up with…
This particular copy has been marked up with…
Church directory, 1959
Directory of church members and friends, including a brief history of the church, a list of officers and teachers, the church by-laws, and a schedule of meetings.
Church directory, 1921
Includes a greeting from Pastor Hookway, a list of church officers, teachers of the Bible School, a short history of the church, the church covenant, a schedule of meeting times, the bylaws of the church, and a list of members. Advertisements from…
