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Title: East Brandywine Baptist Church
Date(s): 1932
Contributor(s): Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer)
Description: Near the village of Corner Ketch on Horseshoe Pike, the original church was erected in 1842, and burned in 1856. This newer church replaced the original one.
Collection ID: Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012)
Hagley ID: 680127102
Collection: Frank R. Zebley photograph albums

Title: Barratt's Chapel
Date(s): 1930
Contributor(s): Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer)
Description: Phillip Barratt, land owner and sheriff, deeded an acre of land to Methodists surrounding a brick meeting house being built in that area in 1780. It was considered the 'Cradle or World Shrine of American Methodism, Sacred Landmark of Methodism' in 1880 and a 'Mecca of Methodism' in 1896. It was nominated to the National Register of Historical Places in 1972.
Collection ID: Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012)
Hagley ID: 680122013
Collection: Frank R. Zebley photograph albums

Title: Old Bethel
Date(s): 1930
Contributor(s): Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer)
Description: The photograph shows the interior of Old Bethel Church, located on Foulk Road north of Wilmington, in disrepair. The photograph reveals it was used for storage, housing an old carriage and other items. This church was later torn down and a newer church made of serpentine stone was erected and named Chester-Bethel was erected near the original site.
Collection ID: Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012)
Hagley ID: 680122009
Collection: Frank R. Zebley photograph albums

Title: Old Bethel
Date(s): 1930
Contributor(s): Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer)
Description: The photograph shows the rear view of the deteriorated Old Bethel Church; the church was located on Foulk Road north of Wilmington.
Collection ID: Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012)
Hagley ID: 680122011
Collection: Frank R. Zebley photograph albums

Title: Mill Creek Meeting House
Date(s): 1927
Contributor(s): Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer)
Description: In 1841, a stone meeting house was built by 33 Quaker Friends, who had been meeting in the residence of James Thompson since 1838. In 1888, there were 50 members.
Collection ID: Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012)
Hagley ID: 680125167
Collection: Frank R. Zebley photograph albums

Title: Fairview Church
Date(s): 1931
Contributor(s): Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer)
Description: Church located on a hill near the village of Glenmoore.
Collection ID: Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012)
Hagley ID: 680127066
Collection: Frank R. Zebley photograph albums

Title: Imboden, Virginia
Date(s): 1930
Contributor(s): Westmoreland Coal Company (former owner), Stonega Coke and Coal Company (originator)
Description: Handwritten on verso: "Houses been painted different colors / Supervisory houses [?] and school"
Collection ID: Westmoreland Coal Company photograph and video collection (Accession 1993.233)
Hagley ID: 1993233_G2_S2_010_08_002
Collection: Westmoreland Coal Company photographs

Title: Stonega Baptist Church, formerly Sacred Heart Catholic Church, at Stonega, Virginia
Date(s): 1930
Contributor(s): Westmoreland Coal Company (former owner), Stonega Coke and Coal Company (originator)
Collection ID: Westmoreland Coal Company photograph and video collection (Accession 1993.233)
Hagley ID: 1993233_G2_S2_010_12_008
Collection: Westmoreland Coal Company photographs

Title: Stonega, Virginia
Date(s): 1930
Contributor(s): Westmoreland Coal Company (former owner), Stonega Coke and Coal Company (originator)
Description: Sacred Heart, first Catholic Church, visible
Collection ID: Westmoreland Coal Company photograph and video collection (Accession 1993.233)
Hagley ID: 1993233_G2_S2_010_12_002
Collection: Westmoreland Coal Company photographs

Title: Arno, Virginia
Date(s): 1930
Contributor(s): Westmoreland Coal Company (former owner), Stonega Coke and Coal Company (originator)
Collection ID: Westmoreland Coal Company photograph and video collection (Accession 1993.233)
Hagley ID: 1993233_G2_S2_010_03_002
Collection: Westmoreland Coal Company photographs

Title: Dunbar, Virginia
Date(s): 1930
Contributor(s): Westmoreland Coal Company (former owner), Stonega Coke and Coal Company (originator)
Collection ID: Westmoreland Coal Company photograph and video collection (Accession 1993.233)
Hagley ID: 1993233_G2_S2_010_05_001
Collection: Westmoreland Coal Company photographs

Title: Dunbar, Virginia
Date(s): 1930
Contributor(s): Westmoreland Coal Company (former owner), Stonega Coke and Coal Company (originator)
Collection ID: Westmoreland Coal Company photograph and video collection (Accession 1993.233)
Hagley ID: 1993233_G2_S2_010_05_002
Collection: Westmoreland Coal Company photographs

Title: Mount Salem Methodist Episcopal Church (distant view)
Date(s): 1880/1900, 1880, 1900
Contributor(s): Gentieu, Pierre A., 1842-1930 (photographer)
Collection ID: Pierre A. Gentieu Brandywine River Valley photographs (Accession 1970.001)
Hagley ID: 701353
Collection: Pierre A. Gentieu Brandywine River Valley photographs

Title: Building Committee in front of Mount Salem Methodist Episcopal Church
Date(s): 1917-09-22
Contributor(s): Gentieu, Pierre A., 1842-1930 (photographer)
Collection ID: Pierre A. Gentieu Brandywine River Valley photographs (Accession 1970.001)
Hagley ID: 701293
Collection: Pierre A. Gentieu Brandywine River Valley photographs

Title: Building Committee in front of Mount Salem Methodist Episcopal Church
Date(s): 1917-09-22
Contributor(s): Gentieu, Pierre A., 1842-1930 (photographer)
Collection ID: Pierre A. Gentieu Brandywine River Valley photographs (Accession 1970.001)
Hagley ID: 701294
Collection: Pierre A. Gentieu Brandywine River Valley photographs

Title: Washington Memorial Chapel
Date(s): 1925
Contributor(s): Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer)
Description: Washington Memorial Chapel at Valley Forge.
Collection ID: Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012)
Hagley ID: 680125077
Collection: Frank R. Zebley photograph albums

Title: Sound Methodist Church and Camp Meeting
Date(s): 1935
Contributor(s): Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer)
Description: Sound Methodist Church was located about one mile east of Williamsville Route 54 in Sussex County, Delaware. Freeborn Garrettson, a well-known preacher, is said to have felled the first tree to build the church. The church was used between 1784 and 1868. Several churches were built on the site and a camp meeting was held each year from 1814 to 1931.
Collection ID: Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012)
Hagley ID: 680122163
Collection: Frank R. Zebley photograph albums

Title: An historical sketch of the Presbyterian Church in New Castle, Delaware
Date(s): 1859
Contributor(s): Spotswood, John Boswell, 1808-1885 (author)
Collection ID: F174.N536 S8
Hagley ID: 08128325_Presbyterian
Collection: Hagley Library published collections

Title: Group photograph, Central Baptist Church
Date(s): 1934
Contributor(s): Pennebaker, William B. (former owner)
Description: Undated glass negative of an unidentified group. The geographic location is unidentified, but the sign behind the group reads 'Central Baptist Church'.
Collection ID: Lehigh Valley Railroad glass plate negatives (Accession 1971.598)
Hagley ID: AVD_1971598_020
Collection: Lehigh Valley Railroad glass plate negatives

Title: Talley's Mission near Granogue Estate off Smithbridge Road (Granogue, Del.)
Date(s): 1920
Contributor(s): Seal, Edward James Shimer, 1896-1955 (photographer)
Collection ID: Edward J.S. Seal photographic reproductions (Accession 1971.336)
Hagley ID: 71336_326
Collection: Edward J.S. Seal photographic reproductions

Title: Laying the corner stone for the addition to Mount Salem Methodist Episcopal Church
Date(s): 1917-03-11
Contributor(s): Gentieu, Pierre A., 1842-1930 (photographer)
Description: Crowd gathered in front of church.
Collection ID: Pierre A. Gentieu Brandywine River Valley photographs (Accession 1970.001)
Hagley ID: 701292
Collection: Pierre A. Gentieu Brandywine River Valley photographs

Title: Laying the corner stone for the addition to Mount Salem Methodist Episcopal Church
Date(s): 1917-03-11
Contributor(s): Gentieu, Pierre A., 1842-1930 (photographer)
Description: Crowd gathered in front of church.
Collection ID: Pierre A. Gentieu Brandywine River Valley photographs (Accession 1970.001)
Hagley ID: 701291
Collection: Pierre A. Gentieu Brandywine River Valley photographs

Title: Immanuel Episcopal Church
Date(s): 1927
Contributor(s): Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer)
Description: The parish organized in 1689; in 1703, they raised money and built the church on Market Square. In 1820, the church was developed to its present appearance by Philadelphia architect William Strickland. The graveyard is completely filled and dates to at least 1707.
Collection ID: Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012)
Hagley ID: 680125178
Collection: Frank R. Zebley photograph albums

Title: Immanuel Episcopal Church exterior in Wilmington, Delaware
Date(s): 1900/1940, 1900, 1940
Contributor(s): Schoonover, Frank E., 1877-1972 (photographer)
Collection ID: Frank E. Schoonover negatives (Accession 2017.239)
Hagley ID: 2017239_08_262
Collection: Frank E. Schoonover negatives

Title: Immanuel Episcopal Church exterior in Wilmington, Delaware
Date(s): 1900/1940, 1900, 1940
Contributor(s): Schoonover, Frank E., 1877-1972 (photographer)
Collection ID: Frank E. Schoonover negatives (Accession 2017.239)
Hagley ID: 2017239_08_264
Collection: Frank E. Schoonover negatives

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