Leichen Kappelchen (Corpse House)

Photograph

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Lititz Historical Foundation

The Corpse House by the Moravian Church

The Corpse House by the Moravian Church

Name/Title

Leichen Kappelchen (Corpse House)

Entry/Object ID

1991.0.23

Description

Black and White photograph of the Moravian Leichen Kappelchen or Corpse House built in 1786. This is mounted on 1/4 inch foam board.

Photograph Details

Subject

Moravian Church Corpse House (Leichen Kappelchen)

Subject Person or Organization

Lititz Moravian Congregation

Subject Place

City

Lititz

State

Pennsylvania

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Collection

Earla M. Templeton Collection

Category

Lititz History, Lititz Moravian Church

Dimensions

Height

8-1/8 in

Width

10 in

Depth

1/4 in

Color

Black, White, Gray

Web Links and URLs

"About Us," Lititz Moravian Congregation, "The Corpse House of Lititz: Waiting for the Afterlife," Uncharted Lancaster

Create Date

September 6, 2025

Update Date

October 1, 2025