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216 West Leigh Street,Ebenezer Baptist Church

 

Address/Title: 216 West Leigh Street

 

Other Title(s): Ebenezer Baptist Church

 

Photographer: Zehmer, John G. (John Granderson), 1942-

 

Original Description (from Book): Ebenezzer [i.e. Ebenezer] Baptist Church - One of the most prominent landmarks of the Jackson Ward, this building was built in the 1870's replacing the original church. The spire has been removed, but the building remains dignified and impressive.

 

City/Location: Richmond (Va.)

 

Date of photograph: ca. 1978

 

Map URL: maps.google.com/maps?q=37.549911,+-77.441703

 

Original Publication: Zehmer, John G., and Robert P. Winthrop. 1978. The Jackson Ward historic district. Richmond: Dept. of Planning and Community Development.

 

Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested.

 

Reference URL: scholarscompass.vcu.edu/jwh_photos/277

 

Collection: VCU Jackson Ward Historic District

 

 

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Uploaded on March 11, 2015
Taken circa 1978