Photographs from Scrapbook 1, Part 1, Page 52
Photograph a: [top] is a photograph of the Church of the Brethern, located at 6613 Germantown Avenue. See also catalog number 2013.5.1.35a. The photograph shows a one story stone church with an overhang above the main entrance supported by two columns. A stone "porch" extends from the front double doors to the end of the overhang and the two columns rest upon this "porch". On either side of the overhang are two "rounded arch" windows. Above the overhang is a circular window divided into equal panes. A large tree rises in the front yard foreground and obscures some of the right side of the building. To the left rear is partially visible a portion of a taller stone structure with a perpendicular roof line. In the front left is a slanted enclosure at ground level with closed double doors. To the right of the church building is partially visible a path and a small portion of a railing. Original photograph year 1903-1924.
Photograph b: [bottom] is a photograph of Upsala, located at 6430 Germantown Avenue. The photograph shows a large three story stone structure nestled among numerous mature trees. Germantown Avenue is visible in the foreground with trolley tracks embedded in the brick paving. A four slat open wooden fence emcompasses the front of the property as seen from Germantown Avenuw and is bisected by a gate leading to a path onto the property and a drive in front of the main entrance. Two tall brick chimneys protrude above the roof line and three dormer windows are visible built into the roof. A formal arched pediment extends out and above the main entrance supported by four columns (two columns are placed at the edge of the steps and two are placed immediately beside the main entrance. Steps lead from the drive up to the main entrance in the photograph. A side view is mostly obscured by various plantings. Two utility poles with wires are visible in the foreground placed in the sidewalk along Germantown Avenue. Original photograph year 1903-1924.
