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A WALL – WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE

By Marilyn Armstrong on 03/14/2015 • ( 16 )

Walls support us, surround us. Define us. Define the spaces in which we live, work, play, pray.

This wall belongs to a now abandoned church in the middle of town. It has been patiently waiting for years for someone to love it and make it theirs.

For sale or rent.

‹ RESTORING ANA MCGUFFEY

SUNFLOWER! ›

Categories: Architecture, Blackstone Valley, Challenges, Photography

Tags: architecture, church, DPchallenge, Photography, Wall, Weekly Photo Challenge

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Raewyn's Photos
03/14/2015 • 2:23 pm

At least you will always know what the time is. Great photos.

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- Marilyn Armstrong
  03/14/2015 • 2:37 pm
  
  I don’t know if it’s working anymore. It used to work.
  
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Swoosieque
03/14/2015 • 12:26 pm

It would be a shame to let it deteriorate. I love the feeling of very old buildings, especially to sit within one and imagine all the past goings on. Lovely interpretation for the challenge! 😀

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- Marilyn Armstrong
  03/14/2015 • 12:29 pm
  
  It’s a lovely old church. But it’s been empty too long. And it doesn’t have heat. None. I’m not even sure it has a toilet. It needs a LOT of restoration. They can’t knock it down, it’s protected, but it can fall down and might if someone doesn’t help. It’s really beautiful with all the carvings and stained glass.
  
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  - Swoosieque
    03/14/2015 • 12:42 pm
    
    I guess even old buildings can reach a point of no return, like our bodies. Sounds like it would nearly take an entire rebuild which probably wouldn’t be financially rewarding. Sad though.
    
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    - Marilyn Armstrong
      03/14/2015 • 12:44 pm
      
      I think the amount of money it would cost to rehabilitate it exceeds the cost of erecting a new building. I can’t imagine the town common without the church. I keep hoping someone will take it on, even if not as a church.
      
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      - Anonymous
        03/14/2015 • 2:45 pm
        
        Or, someone could start a fund raising drive to pay for restoration. Small contributions from lots of people could do the trick. I too, love these old buildings
        
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        Marilyn Armstrong
        03/14/2015 • 2:47 pm
        
        It’s a good idea, if the town weren’t so small and the population so not wealthy. There was a time when the town was doing a lot better, when Rotary might have taken it on as a cause. But Rotary is almost defunct and there’s so much unemployment, so many business barely hanging on. Not likely, but not for lack of caring. Just lack of money.
        
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swo8
03/14/2015 • 12:07 pm

Those walls are part of our heritage I hope someone does come to its rescue.
Leslie

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- Marilyn Armstrong
  03/14/2015 • 12:37 pm
  
  It’s been about 4 years … maybe 5 … and I can’t help but wonder how badly time has hurt it. It really is a beautiful building. Classic.
  
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Garry Armstrong
03/14/2015 • 11:02 am

Then, there’s the Great Wall of China.

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- Marilyn Armstrong
  03/14/2015 • 11:08 am
  
  Which, in case we win big on the lottery (not to self: buy a ticket), we might yet see.
  
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Chrissy
03/14/2015 • 7:00 am

adore

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- Marilyn Armstrong
  03/14/2015 • 11:08 am
  
  🙂
  
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