Mission House Collection

Old Mission House, Stockbridge, Mass. c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Old Mission House, Stockbridge, Mass. c.between 1910 and 1920

A South View of the Wesleyan Mission House, Colombo on the Island of Ceylon, Erected Anno Domini 1816, c
828339 A South View of the Wesleyan Mission House, Colombo on the Island of Ceylon, Erected Anno Domini 1816, c.1816 (watercolour) by Houten, P

Grille and Mission-House Window (Interior), c. 1940. Creator: Geoffrey Holt
Grille and Mission-House Window (Interior), c. 1940

Doorway, Main Entrance to Mission, c. 1937. Creator: Geoffrey Holt
Doorway, Main Entrance to Mission, c. 1937

Cross over Main Entrance to Mission, c. 1937. Creator: Geoffrey Holt
Cross over Main Entrance to Mission, c. 1937

Arched Doorway Mission San Diego, c. 1942. Creator: William Kieckhofel
Arched Doorway Mission San Diego, c. 1942

Restoration Drawing: Wall Decoration Over Doorway, Facade of Mission-House, c. 1937

Restoration Drawing: Main Doorway, with Decorations, Mission House, 1938

Restoration Drawing: Main Doorway & Arch to Mission House, 1938

Restoration Drawing Wall Painting and Door, Facade Mission House, 1937

Door, Facade of Mission House, 1937. Creators: Geoffrey Holt, Harry Mann Waddell
Door, Facade of Mission House, 1937

Restoration Drawing: Facade of Mission House, 1937. Creator: Geoffrey Holt
Restoration Drawing: Facade of Mission House, 1937

Restoration Drawing: Detail of Arch, Main Doorway, and Door, Mission-House, c. 1937

California Mission Style Interior, 1946. Creator: Perkins Harnly
California Mission Style Interior, 1946

The Cruise of the Yacht "Marchesa"to Celebes and New Guinea (engraving)
1044761 The Cruise of the Yacht " Marchesa" to Celebes and New Guinea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Outside the Mission House at Zanzibar (engraving)
1595983 Outside the Mission House at Zanzibar (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Outside the Mission House at Zanzibar)

Sketches in East Equatorial Africa (engraving)
1603433 Sketches in East Equatorial Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in East Equatorial Africa)

The Mission House, Uvea, Loyalty Islands (engraving)
2813384 The Mission House, Uvea, Loyalty Islands (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mission House, Uvea, Loyalty Islands)

In the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne, XIV, Can the Red Indian be Christianised and Civilised? (engraving)
1054796 In the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne, XIV, Can the Red Indian be Christianised and Civilised? (engraving) by Hall

The Portuguese Aggression in Africa, Scenes in the Locality of the Disputed District (engraving)
1046820 The Portuguese Aggression in Africa, Scenes in the Locality of the Disputed District (engraving) by English School

Mission-House and Soldiers Home at Aldershott (engraving)
1102809 Mission-House and Soldiers Home at Aldershott (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mission-House and Soldiers Home at Aldershott)

David Livingstones house, Zanzibar (colour litho)
3093989 David Livingstones house, Zanzibar (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Livingstones house, Zanzibar)

Rangoon: Mission House at Kemindine, November 1855. Creator: Captain Linnaeus Tripe
Rangoon: Mission House at Kemindine, November 1855

Scots Mission Hospital Tiberias Mission House
Scots Mission Hospital Tiberias. Mission House in Safad showing Rev. Sloan & Mr. Glaser. 1934, Israel, Tsefat

Group Australian Salvation Army officers Commissioner Satchell
Group of Australian Salvation Army officers (Commissioner Satchell) taken at Miss Radfords mission house, Dec. 12, 1941, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Disabled girls working at the Watercress and Flower Girls Christian Mission, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock

Wesleyan mission house, Uva Province, Ceylon. House in what is now Sri Lanka

The Cathedral, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Africa, 1904

Graveyard and mission, San Luis Rey de Francia, California, from The Century
KW293353 Graveyard and mission, San Luis Rey de Francia, California, from The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine, May to October, 1883 (engraving) by Sandham

Fountain and mission, Santa Barbara, California, from The Century Illustrated
KW293352 Fountain and mission, Santa Barbara, California, from The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine, May to October, 1883 (engraving) by Sandham

Mission house, Chisimulu, Lukoma Uganda, Africa 1889

Mission Santa Ynez or Ines, Solvang, California, from The Century Illustrated
KW293371 Mission Santa Ynez or Ines, Solvang, California, from The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine, May to October, 1883 (litho) by Sandham

Mission San Antonio de Padua, Jolon, California, from The Century Illustrated
KW293370 Mission San Antonio de Padua, Jolon, California, from The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine, May to October, 1883 (litho) by Sandham

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"The Resilience of Mission Houses: A Glimpse into History" In the turbulent pages of history, mission houses have stood as witnesses to both triumph and tragedy. From the Attack on Missionaries in Madagascar to the Station at Ramainandro destroyed by a furious mob, these structures have endured unimaginable challenges. One such testament is captured in the South View of the Wesleyan Mission House, Colombo on the Island of Ceylon. Erected in 1816, this watercolor painting depicts a sanctuary that has weathered countless storms while providing solace and hope to those seeking refuge within its walls. Delving deeper into their essence, we discover hidden treasures like the Grille and Mission-House Window's intricate beauty. This interior view from 1940 showcases delicate craftsmanship that once adorned these sacred spaces. As we venture through time, we encounter doorways that beckon us towards stories untold. The Main Entrance to Mission draws our attention with its timeless charm captured by Geoffrey Holt's lens in 1937. Above it stands a Cross symbolizing faith and resilience amidst adversity. Traveling further across continents brings us to Arched Doorway Mission San Diego depicted by William Kieckhofel in 1942—a gateway leading seekers towards spiritual enlightenment. The restoration drawings offer glimpses into efforts made to preserve these historical marvels for future generations. Wall Decoration Over Doorway reveals intricate details etched onto facades while Main Doorway & Arch invites us into an enchanting world frozen in time. Within each stroke lies an unwavering dedication—Restoration Drawing Wall Painting and Door unveils meticulous work carried out with love for heritage preservation. Door, Facade immortalizes Geoffrey Holt and Harry Mann Waddell's collaboration—an artistic tribute capturing architectural grandeur intertwined with human devotion. Through Restoration Drawing: Facade from 1937 emerges a vivid portrayal of strength and resilience.