The First Presbyterian Church in Germantown was built in 1872, with the west and east transepts added in 1888 and 1891, respectively. It was added to the Philadelphia Register of Historical Places on January 25, 1966.
Stained Glass Windows
The twenty-nine stained glass windows in the sanctuary of The First Presbyterian Church in Germantown were designed and crafted by some of the country’s finest artists: Henry Lee Willet, Nicola D’ascenzo, and Louis Tiffany. An additional Willet window can be found in Longstreth Auditorium. Additionally, a mosaic is located on the right of the chancel . Memorializing and honoring twenty-three members and pastors of the congregation of the last two centuries, these windows largely proclaim excerpts of the life of…
Violet Oakley Murals
Great Women of the Bible , by Violet Oakley If you would like to see the murals, please email us so we can arrange a time. A Brief History Mrs. Jennings approached Ms Oakley about painting an Annunciation scene in what was then used as the reception room for the church’s Pastoral Aid Society (the women’s organization of the church). Ms. Oakley, instead, suggested a series of murals, and Mrs. Jennings convinced church members to sponsor 10 murals as memorials. Ms…