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Interfaith House in Germantown
(a.k.a. The Barker Building)
18 West Chelten Avenue, Germantown

Type of Structure: An office building with lots of Late Gothic ornamentation.

Year(s) of Construction: 1929 or 1930.

Builder: Bankers Trust Company of Philadelphia.

Gargoyle carver(s): .

Location: Located on West Chelten Avenue (near Germantown Avenue).

Website: The building doesn't have a specific website, however, Interfaith is run by the Presbytery of Philadelphia. Information for this page also came from The Germantown Historical Society. Thanks to David Moore.

Interesting Features:Wonderful gargoyles and ornamentation can be found all over the front of this building.

Personal Observations: This building is amazing. The gargoyles are very reminiscent od the gargoyles located on the National Cathedral in Washington, DC. If you are in the area it is worth a look.

Photos/Images: (all photos on this page can be "clicked on" to see larger versions)

Being a graphic artist I couldn't help messing around with the above images. Below are two manipulations. I took out the white cloudy sky and put in a blue sky. I also changed the appearance of the building to reflect the brighter sky. I don't usually do this to my photos. If and when I do this I will tell you.

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