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1900-1945

Photography of St. George’s, interior – 1906

One of the most important interior renovations was that in 1906. Here is a detail examination of the wonderful interior picture we have from that era.

Aim, 2000 - outside picture
1900-1945 / Faulkner Years / Sydnor Years

Photography of St. George’s, exterior – 1930-2000

More pictures of the exterior church leading up to the current time.

From Mr. Robert McCormick of Ardmore, PA - unique in that it shows a close up of the George Street side of the church in the early 20th century.
1900-1945

Photography of St. George’s, exterior – 1900-1930

St. George’s outside pictures grew significantly in number from 1900-1930, partially due to technological innovations with cameras.

Getting Started in St. George's History - 6 essential resources

Selections from several categories of our history.

5. Rev. Edward McGuire

McGuire served all 3 churches over the course of 45 years. He is probably the most influential of all our rectors in all phases of ministry from preaching, teaching, and outreach. Trip Wiggins, our archivist, wrote this for a Sunday school class and has been teaching classes for years

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6. Tom Faulkner confronts the Vestry on race

Faulkner served St. George's for 30 years from 1946-1976. During these years racial policies were paramount, especially 1954, in the year of Brown vs. Board of Education, Faulkner was challenged by the Vestry on the role of Blacks in our service. He was able to move St. George's toward racial justice that other rectors would further

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