Photograph
Christmas at Church
| Interior view of a church with large Christmas trees on either side of the Neo-Gothic altar. Between the trees is an arched sign proclaiming, in German, "Glory to God in the Highest, Peace and Good Will to Men." The trees are lavishly decorated with glass ornaments, garlands, and lily flowers, and many candles. On the reverse of the photograph is written: "Leitz Church." |
| Image ID: | 117335 |
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| Creation Date: | 12 1899 |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
| City: | Chicago |
| County: | |
| State: | Illinois |
| Collection Name: | Black Point Estate and Seipp Family Papers |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | Black Point Estate.38.1 |
| Original Dimensions: | 5 x 4 inches |
| This was the church attended by the family of Edward Petersen, Chicago businessman and founder of the Petersen Oven Company. His son, William F. Petersen married Alma Schmidt, granddaughter of Conrad Seipp. The Petersens were owners of Black Point Estate. |
| Architectural details |
| Church buildings |
| Decoration and ornament |
| Trees |
| Seating (Furniture) |
| Christmas |
| Indoor photography |
| Lutheran churches |
| Signs and symbols |
| This image is issued by the Wisconsin Department of Administration. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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