Post-Card History

I was recently given two picture post-cards of the church. One dates back to May 19, 1898, when postage was "1 cent U.S.", and "2 cts Foreign". This post-card was published by Schmitt's Drug Store in downtown Woodstock.

The second post-card has no date, but is in color, the kind that was painted on to glass before it was printed. It was made in Germany and published by Baltimore Stationery Company.

They're fascinating, these two cards. I enjoy things like this, with historical reference. These picture post-cards highlight things about our church that make me curious...

Here are the cards...

You might need a magnifying glass, but if you look closely at the first picture (a black and white photograph) you'll see a round ball on top of the Sanctuary steeple. I wonder what this is, and where it is now?....you'll also notice two chimney-looking structures on the side of the Sanctuary. Were they chimneys?

Looking at the colored post-card, you can easily see a cross above the chapel. Hmmm...wonder where that cross is today? And, what is the interesting feature on top of the "fortress" piece at the right?

We are all students of history, and history comes to life in fascinating ways as we build for the future. Do you have other pieces of history you'd like to share? I'd love to see them!