Group in Front of St. Joseph's, ca. 1910s-1920s

Photograph

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Tontitown Historical Museum

The image depicts a historical scene with a large group of people gathered outside a small church with a bell tower, possibly for a community event or religious service. The attendees, dressed in early 20th-century attire, are standing along the dirt road holding umbrellas, suggesting sunny weather conditions. In the background, another larger building with a tower is visible among the trees, and several vintage automobiles are parked along the road. The overall atmosphere reflects a communal gathering, capturing a moment from a bygone era with

The image depicts a historical scene with a large group of people gathered outside a small church with a bell tower, possibly for a community event or religious service. The attendees, dressed in early 20th-century attire, are standing along the dirt road holding umbrellas, suggesting sunny weather conditions. In the background, another larger building with a tower is visible among the trees, and several vintage automobiles are parked along the road. The overall atmosphere reflects a communal gathering, capturing a moment from a bygone era with

Name/Title

Group in Front of St. Joseph's, ca. 1910s-1920s

Entry/Object ID

FIC-2025-1-29

Description

A large group of people stand in front of the school building and St. Joseph's Church (wooden church). Two cars can be seen on the main road alongside the crowd

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Reproduction

Subject Person or Organization

St. Joseph's Parish, Tontitown, Arkansas

Subject Place

Building

(1900 - 1934) St. Joseph's Church "wooden church", 1898pre - 1906 Smith School | 1906 - 1949 ca. Old School Hall

Religious Campus

St. Joseph's Church Grounds

City

Tontitown

County

Washington County

State/Province

Arkansas

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Lot

NW corner: Barrington Rd x Hwy 68 (now 412)

Collection

PHOTOGRAPHS

Update Date

August 13, 2026