Print, Photographic

Archive

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Lorain Historical Society

Name/Title

Print, Photographic

Entry/Object ID

1991.008.3

Scope and Content

Photos and album - Postcards (4) 04/20/2022 AMS: jfm082404028. PIC #10.50 91:08. Black and white postcard is view of Congregational Church (pre-1924 Tornado). Postcard reads: "80 Congregational Church, Lorain, O." (Leiter Photo) Written on back: Addressed to: Eldona Smith, 438 Bank St., Lorain 6th St. "Rally Day - Sunday Cover Miss Smith teacher. Mrs. Waterhouse's father." CC D2 F8 04/20/2022 AMS: jfm082404029. PIC#10.50 91:08. Black and white postcard is view of First Congregational Church c. 1951. Postcard reads: "FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH LORAIN, OHIO Organized 1872: Present Building Dedicated 1926." 2 copies in file. CC D2 F8 Typed on back of copy #1: Postmarked 11/21/19__, 7:30 PM, Lorain, Ohio. Addressed to: Mrs. Flora & Miss Eldona Smith, 707 Allison Ave., Lorain, Ohio "From Thanksgiving to Christmas__ Five important Sundays. Advent prepares us for the spiritual meaning of Christmas! Will you try to attend our 10:40 Worship on each of these Sundays? Your attendance can keep your Church strong! Whenever you are not present, at leat one pew is empty! Help us keep our beautiful Church filled each Sunday! Do you like this card and the one of the auditorium sent you? Available 25 cents a dozen for your use. Cordially, Herbert E. Loomis". Typed on back of copy #2: Postmarked 11/20/19__, 7:30 PM, Lorain, Ohio Addressed to: Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Felix and, 951 Archwood Ave., Lorain, Ohio "From Thanksgiving to Christmas__ Five important Sundays. Advent prepares us for the spiritual meaning of Christmas! Will you try to attend our 10:40 Worship on each of these Sundays? Your attendance can keep your Church strong! Whenever you are not present, at leat one pew is empty! Help us keep our beautiful Church filled each Sunday! Do you like this card and the one of the auditorium sent you? Available 25 cents a dozen for your use. Cordially, Herbert E. Loomis". 04/20/2022 AMS: jfm082404030. PIC #10.50 91:8. Color postcard is view of interior and exterior of First Congregaional Church. Postcard reads (on back): "THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 433 Washington Avenue, Lorain, Ohio, Founded in 1872. This 1000 member downtown church has a multiple ordained ministry for its worship, varied educational programs, music, missions, fellowship, and service in and beyond the local community. The ministry of the laity in this church is important and widespread."

Acquisition

Accession

1991.008

Source or Donor

Smith, Eldona Estate

Acquisition Method

Donation