Baptist Church Collection

Wycliffe Chapel, Birmingham, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Wycliffe Chapel, Birmingham, 1864. This building is in the fourteenth-century style of Gothic architecture...The chapel is used by the Baptists, and stands at the comer of Saint Luke's-street

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Martin Luther King Jr, 1960s, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Martin Luther King Jr, 1960s, 2023. Dr King (1929-1968) was an American Baptist minister and activist who was one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Martin Luther King Jr, 1960s, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Martin Luther King Jr, 1960s, 2023. Dr King (1929-1968) was an American Baptist minister and activist who was one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Martin Luther King Jr, 1960s, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Martin Luther King Jr, 1960s, 2023. Dr King (1929-1968) was an American Baptist minister and activist who was one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Martin Luther King Jr, 1960s, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Martin Luther King Jr, 1960s, 2023. Dr King (1929-1968) was an American Baptist minister and activist who was one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement

First Baptist Church, Boston, c1901. Creator: Unknown
First Baptist Church, Boston, c1901

The Grace Baptist Temple, Philadelphia, Pa. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
The Grace Baptist Temple, Philadelphia, Pa. between 1900 and 1910

Olivet Baptist Church, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Olivet Baptist Church, 1922

M. W. Gilbert, D. D. [recto], 1902. Creator: Unknown
M. W. Gilbert, D. D. [recto], 1902. African-American minister, pastor of the First Colored Baptist Church. Vice-President and Professor of History, Political Science

The Saratoga Street African Baptist Chapel, 1859. Creator: Unknown
The Saratoga Street African Baptist Chapel, 1859

USA, New England, Indian Summer, East, Vermont, Ludlow, baptist Church

Shady Grove Baptist Church, Alabama or Tennessee, 1936. Creator: Walker Evans
Shady Grove Baptist Church. Alabama or Tennessee

Sign in front of a church, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Sign in front of a church

Church in Potrero district where there is a "Russian-White"colony, San Francisco, California, 1939
Church in Potrero district where there is a " Russian-White" colony. San Francisco, California. [Sign: First Russian Baptist Church ]

Untitled (Lawrence, Massachusetts), 19th century. Creator: Reed Brothers
Untitled (Lawrence, Massachusetts), 19th century. [Church spires with fountain in the foreground, Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA]. Albumen print (carte-de-visite)

Baptist Church, 1901, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Perkins Harnly
Baptist Church, 1901, 1935/1942

Deacons chair used by Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church, ca. 1900
Four-legged wooden, bentwood chair. Chair seat is round with carved, shallow ridges on seat top. Ridges are in expanding, concentric " U" shapes

Church pew from the Twelfth Baptist Church of Boston, mid 19th century. Creator: Unknown
The bench is varnished with a dark brown paint that is chipped in several places, revealing a lighter, golden brown grained wood underneath

Sweet delivery to The Central Stores in the centre of Barlestone, Leicestershire, as two eager young boys look on. 2nd December 1938

Bible study in a Baptist church, Florida, United States of America, North America

USA, Rhode Island, Providence, First Baptist Church in America and city skyline from Prospect Terrace Park

Interior of the Baptist Church in Utrecht, Jacob Taanman, 1873

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"Exploring the Rich History of Baptist Churches in America: From New England to Alabama" Baptist churches have played a significant role in shaping American religious and cultural landscapes. From the quaint towns of New England to the vibrant communities of Alabama, these houses of worship stand as testaments to faith and resilience. In picturesque Vermont, amidst an Indian Summer backdrop, stands Ludlow's historic Baptist Church. Its charming architecture reflects the East Coast's colonial heritage while serving as a spiritual sanctuary for locals since its establishment. Traveling southward, we encounter Shady Grove Baptist Church in rural Alabama or Tennessee. Dating back to 1936, this humble place of worship witnessed generations seeking solace and guidance within its walls. Walker Evans' poignant photograph immortalizes its timeless presence. A sign adorning a church in Washington D. C. , captured by Gordon Parks in 1942, reminds us that even amidst bustling city life, faith remains steadfast. The diverse congregation finds unity under one roof, fostering a sense of community amid urban chaos. Dorothea Lange's lens transports us to California's Potrero district where Russian-White immigrants found solace at their local Baptist church during uncertain times (1939). This snapshot captures not only their devotion but also highlights how religion can bridge cultural divides. Venturing into North Carolina's Bushy Fork and Person County regions (1939), Lange documents Negro Baptist churches that served as pillars for African American communities during segregation. These sacred spaces provided hope and strength against adversity. Delving further into history reveals Reed Brothers' untitled portrayal (19th century) showcasing Lawrence, Massachusetts' early Baptist Church—a testament to enduring spirituality throughout centuries past. Perkins Harnly’s photographs from 1901 and later years depict another iconic structure standing tall through time.