Publisher's Synopsis
""A Hundred Years In His House: The Story Of The Church Of The Holy Trinity On Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, 1857-1957"" by Marguerite Aspinwall is a historical account of the Church of the Holy Trinity, a prominent Episcopal church located in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia. The book covers the first 100 years of the church's existence, from its founding in 1857 to 1957. Aspinwall delves into the church's early history, including its founding by a group of prominent Philadelphia families and its construction of a beautiful Gothic Revival building. She also explores the church's role in the community, including its outreach programs and involvement in social justice issues.Throughout the book, Aspinwall provides detailed accounts of the church's pastors and their impact on the congregation. She also highlights significant events in the church's history, such as the devastating fire that destroyed the original building in 1902 and the subsequent reconstruction.Overall, ""A Hundred Years In His House"" is a comprehensive and engaging history of a beloved Philadelphia institution, offering insight into the church's role in the community and its enduring legacy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
