According to a 1966 article in the Post [1] Eckington Presbyterian "rather than admit Negroes as members, the Church's White congregation disbanded 19 months ago. The 62 year old church building, at Florida Avenue and North Capitol street, has stood vacant ever since and will be torn down soon."
"Clerics Find Prejudice Killed Church" The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959-1973). Washington, D.C.: Oct 31, 1966. p. B4
Eckington School
Group learns more about schools' past
Old Judd & DeWeiler
The group learns about Judd & DetWeiler, printers of National Geographic for many years
Old Judd & DetWeiler
Old Judd & DetWeiler circa 1930
1 comment:
Hey there. Where did you get these wonderful pics of eckington? i'd love to track down copies to hang in my house. thanks!
Jen
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