Photograph of the Senior Usher Board, First Baptist Church of Detroit, Michigan 1949

African American First Baptist Church Detroit

Photograph

[African American Photography - Historic Baptist Church] Silver gelatin photograph of seven men and eight women sitting and standing in two rows, wearing matching suits, white shoes, and white gloves. 1949. 8" x 10". Inscribed on verso in pencil "July 11, 1949" and stamped "For Extra Pictures This Is Your Order No. 10700 Hy-Lite Studio 4760 McGraw." This picture depicts the Senior Usher Board of the historic First Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan. Members of the board wear prominent ribbons with decorative flowers on lapels reading "Senior Usher Board First Baptist [Church of] Detroit."

One of Detroit’s earliest Protestant congregations, the First Baptist Church of Detroit was founded on Oct. 20, 1827 under the leadership of Reverend Henry Davis. In 1957, People’s Community Church bought the First Baptist Church building at Woodward and Pingree as a permanent home. The congregation of People’s Community Church has continued to prosper, investment in their church properties reflecting their pride in the beautiful building they occupy. People’s Community Church is listed in the National Register of Historic Places (under the name First Baptist Church of Detroit) as part of a Thematic Resource nomination, “Religious Structures of Woodward Avenue.” Very good condition. Proud members of the Usher board at a historic Baptist Church in Detroit.

Item #20513

Price: $385.00