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  • TitleRev. Gerald D. Viets, pastor St. John's P. E. Church
  • Call NumberCHUR_0286
  • Cite AsBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
  • SummaryRev. Gerald D. Viets, pastor of St. John's Episcopal Church, 99th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway, points to round stained glass window above altar with eight candles in candlesticks and cross. Window: standing female figure with arms outstretched over two kneeling female figures. Inscription: "To the glory of God, in loving memory of Abraham Baren ..., born August 26, 1788, died June 7, 1875. Harriet Goodwin (?) Van Der Poel (?), born September 27, 1797, died May (?) 12, 1877."
  • Date1931
  • Formatstill image
  • Physical Description1 photographic print : black & white, gelatin silver ; 8 x 9 in.
  • Genregelatin silver printsphotographic prints
  • NoteOn verso: date inscribed: Feb. 23/31. Pencil cropping marks; retouched. Title from inscription on recto.
  • SubjectSt. John's Episcopal Church ; Altars ; Anglican churches [lctgm] ; Stained glass [lctgm] ; Windows
  • CollectionBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs
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  • PlaceBay Ridge (New York, N.Y.)Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
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