In 1901, the First Baptist Church purchased a parcel of land from church deacon John C. Johnson, and the church was relocated to its current location on Lakeland Road. This move proved beneficial to the community when the church was able to provide needed classroom space for the overcrowded Lakeland Elementary School. Here, members of the Junior Choir posed in front of the church with their pastor, Rev. J. A. Franklin, center, circa 1945.
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Left to Right James Clemmons, J. Chesley Mack, Rev. M.A. Covington at Embry AME Church during testimonial dinner
Presentation on Lakeland during Black History Month celebration at University of Maryland for employees of residential services
Urban Renewal document signing at College Park City Hall Council Chamber. Mayor Dervey Lomax signs as Congresswoman Gladys Noon Spellman and others look on. The date is believed to be May 27 There is another copy of this image in the collection donated by Thelma Lomax
Rev. Baddy, Carol Jean Matthews, Zandra Gray, Shirley Anderson, Lucille Sharps
College Park Mayor and Council
Block 45 lots 1-5
With cake during celebration of wedding anniversary
On this lot for many years was an electric power substation. After its removal the Smith family relocated to a house moved to this site. Their new home had been owned by the Pitts family. That house had been located in the western area of Lakeland. Urban renewal records show there were other homes which were candidates for being moved. It is unclear why other houses were not moved.
At College Park Elementary School
Lakelander yearbook
Coal Shed and outhouse near Winnipeg Avenue and Albany Avenue
Thomas Randall
Maceo Campbell
Thanksgiving
Lakeland Heritage Weekend
Located on Rhode Island Avenue
Newlyweds Kathleen and James Tyrone Kennedy and their families. Shown at Embry AME Church, the site of their wedding service.
Miscellaneous Sheds - removable 4/25/74 Block 44, Lots 1,12,13,14 & 15
Calvert F. & Mary A. Long 8141 Baltimore Blvd, College Park MD
Mock weddings such as this one at Embry A.M.E. Church, circa 1949, were popular dramatizations and fundraisers for churches. The church’s youth played the parts of bride, groom, minister, and wedding party. Embry maintained an active Sunday School, providing a Christian foundation and a social outlet for many children in the community. Embry also was active in the A.M.E. Church’s Potomac District Sunday School Council.
Embry AME Church
High School Graduation picture
At Embry AME Church Labor Day Picnic
Here is the central section of Lakeland Road around 1965. Embry A.M.E. Church is on the right and First Baptist Church is to the left, just out of view.
school photo
Members
Refuse container promo by Public Works team member
One of a series called "flood photos"
Lakelander Yearbook
Portrait
Friday evening during Heritage Weekend