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The Elder's Church Of God At Newport News Is A Former Theatre At 19Th And Jefferson Ave., In The Heart Of Colored District, Street Scene Shown. In Line With The Elder's Policy Of Making Churches Out Of Theatres, He Considers Theatres As Devilish Places And Likes To Get Them As Churches, The Better To Drive The Devil Out.

Unknown Photographer1937-10

LIFE Photo Collection

LIFE Photo Collection
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  • Title: The Elder's Church Of God At Newport News Is A Former Theatre At 19Th And Jefferson Ave., In The Heart Of Colored District, Street Scene Shown. In Line With The Elder's Policy Of Making Churches Out Of Theatres, He Considers Theatres As Devilish Places And Likes To Get Them As Churches, The Better To Drive The Devil Out.
  • Date: 1937-10
  • Physical Dimensions: B/W NEGATIVE
  • Subject Keywords: 1930s
  • Publisher: TimeLife
  • Usage: For personal non-commercial use only
  • Provider: LIFE
  • Photographer: Unknown Photographer
  • Original ID: TimeLife_image_115814927
  • Credits: Life Magazine
  • Copyright: © Time Inc.
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