Monday, January 26, 2015

Old Steeple

In disrepair and the bell is gone (unless that's a small bell way up high)

I'd like to know more about the history of this steeple, but the building is no longer a church. So far I have not found any information about this mysterious looking structure.

 Notice the ladder up to the steeple

Another view

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62 comments:

  1. RevrunnerJanuary 26, 2015 at 5:07 AM

    Looks like it might have housed an evangelical Protestant congregation at one time. Might that have been possible?

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  2. Gemma WisemanJanuary 26, 2015 at 5:22 AM

    Such a decorative steeple. I don't think I have seen one with such pronounced column-like features before.

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  3. eileeninmdJanuary 26, 2015 at 6:43 AM

    It is a pretty steeple even in its state of disrepair.. Great shots! Have a happy day!

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  4. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"January 26, 2015 at 6:49 AM

    It's rather beautiful but doesn't really seem to fit in with the rest of the architecture of the building - I wonder if it was once on another building?

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  5. AimeecakesJanuary 26, 2015 at 6:56 AM

    I wonder where the bell went? A lovely looking old building, even if its no longer used...

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  6. DarlaJanuary 26, 2015 at 7:34 AM

    Interesting. I'm curious about that ladder. You have some great old buildings in your area.

    Darla

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  7. Penelope NotesJanuary 26, 2015 at 7:40 AM

    I can easily imagine the wonderful ring of the bell that was once there. It looks as if the rest of the architecture is still sound.

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  8. RoseJanuary 26, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    It certainly is a different looking one. And I sure do love it. Would love to know its history.

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  9. William KendallJanuary 26, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    It certainly still has hallmarks of an old church, though that star window is very different.

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  10. John's IslandJanuary 26, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    What an interesting structure and neat photos. It does seem like the bell should be in there but big bells like that are very valuable ... possibly removed when the building changed hands? Nice post!

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  11. MadSnapperJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    i have never seen a brick church with a tin roof and it looks like the steeple is tin also.. very odd and i like it...

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    Great shots.

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  13. KathyJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    It almost looks like a Star of David under the steeple. A curious building indeed.

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    What pretty shots.

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  15. TexWisGirlJanuary 26, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    wow! really old but still very cool!

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  16. JudyJanuary 26, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    This building has to have some interesting history. I noticed that star in the window too. I wonder who owns the place now.

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  17. LowellJanuary 26, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    It doth appear to have been around a long time what with a few wrinkles showing. Reminds me of the old children's meme done with the fingers:

    This is the church
    This is the steeple
    Open the door
    See all the people...

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  18. 21 WitsJanuary 26, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    It is very interesting, and I bet somewhere within the history of the area there has to be something about it! It's just too wonderful not to.

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  19. Pamela GordonJanuary 26, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    It was beautiful in better days I'm sure but I like the steeple and stained glass windows.

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  20. BirdmanJanuary 26, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    Maybe it is under repair. If not that's a long walk to ring a bell, there or not.

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  21. Sylvia KJanuary 26, 2015 at 11:14 AM

    Fascinating!! I would love to learn the history of it! I do hope it is saved! Terrific captures for the day as always!! Hope you have a great new week!!

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  22. JudyJanuary 26, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    Maybe it would be mentioned in a history of the county...
    It is a wonderful old building!!! I love the ornamentation on the steeple!

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  23. Mary HoneJanuary 26, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    That is so cool. I love how ornate it is.

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  24. VPJanuary 26, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    Such a beautiful steeple, but the ladder is a bit scary...

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  25. Karen January 26, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    Such a pretty pattern on that steeple's roof. Wonder what the old roof on the church looked like before they replaced it.

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  26. Sallie (FullTime-Life)January 26, 2015 at 1:04 PM

    It is a wonderful old church and steeple! Really neat that you noticed (and shared) that ladder. Love this.

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  27. Cranberry MorningJanuary 26, 2015 at 1:31 PM

    That is so different - and beautiful!

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  28. Ginny HartzlerJanuary 26, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    There is a lot of intricate work on this steeple! Too bad there is no big bell to ring out! I have never seen a ladder stuck to the roof like this. So is the building abandoned now?

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  29. StephanieJanuary 26, 2015 at 2:00 PM

    Beautiful old church. I do like the style and type of roof it has.

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  30. Margaret Birding For PleasureJanuary 26, 2015 at 2:05 PM

    Quite a beautiful work of art in that steeple. i am sure you will find someone who knows about it.

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  31. BasiaWJanuary 26, 2015 at 2:18 PM

    It is a pretty steeple.

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  32. RedPatJanuary 26, 2015 at 2:52 PM

    It certainly is pretty, EG!

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  33. Linda W.January 26, 2015 at 3:01 PM

    What a beautiful old steeple!

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  34. TomJanuary 26, 2015 at 3:34 PM

    How special. It's sometimes very difficult to research info on old buildings. Tom The Backroads Traveller

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  35. MariJanuary 26, 2015 at 4:33 PM

    There seems to be a small bell up there, not sure though. Yeah, it is interesting to know its history. It still looks beautiful though.

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  36. CarverJanuary 26, 2015 at 5:06 PM

    That's a beautiful steeple.

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  37. mickJanuary 26, 2015 at 5:37 PM

    Beautiful old steeple and building. That would not be easy to get up to repair it either! Great photos.

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  38. carol l mckennaJanuary 26, 2015 at 5:42 PM

    Magnificent choice of composition and content ~ great shots!

    Happy Week to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  39. Fun60January 26, 2015 at 6:14 PM

    What a pity its history or fabric hasn't been preserved

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  40. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2015 at 6:16 PM

    It pains me to churches abandoned:( I see a little bell in the tower. But the ladder... strange...
    You live so far North, I understand you've never been in CA (unless you were looking for gold, haha ) - I have never been more North than Minnesota - so we're even:)

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  41. Photo CacheJanuary 26, 2015 at 6:40 PM

    beautiful steeple. hopefully something is being done to renovate or restore it.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  42. LoisJanuary 26, 2015 at 7:21 PM

    It certainly is pretty! There also seem to be some nice stained glass windows there too.

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  43. LVJanuary 26, 2015 at 8:05 PM

    How interesting in that. Great idea for the ladder in case of repairs. Sad it is being neglected.

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  44. Gail DixonJanuary 26, 2015 at 8:17 PM

    Somehow the steeple looks older than the brick part of the building. What a nice find and photos!

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  45. DebbieJanuary 26, 2015 at 8:19 PM

    It's really beautiful, I hope you find some info on it!!

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  46. cedarmerefarmJanuary 26, 2015 at 8:29 PM

    The steeple seems out of place on top of that building. It's beautiful.

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  47. Lovable DerekJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:53 PM

    Delightful photos and a fascinating post. Thanks for sharing.

    The bell might have been removed if it was thought to be the cause of too many ding-dongs in the local village. Or maybe someone just dropped a clanger....

    Have a nice week.

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  48. GreenComotionJanuary 26, 2015 at 10:40 PM

    I don't know anything about architecture, but I know I like what you have posted. Great find, Tina!

    Have a Beautiful Day!

    Peace :)

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  49. IndraniJanuary 26, 2015 at 11:15 PM

    Very impressive looks grand against the blue sky!

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  50. Sue (this n that)January 27, 2015 at 2:19 AM

    A lovely old building and your photos do it justice. I think I see icicles hanging from the guttering too ?
    Cheers :D)

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  51. Tanya BreeseJanuary 27, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    isn't that beautiful!

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  52. Bethany CarsonJanuary 27, 2015 at 8:03 AM

    Looks very lovely, and in a way, elegant. I like the stained glass window as well.

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  53. LauraJanuary 27, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    Such beautiful architecture and textures!

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  54. CloudiaJanuary 27, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    A synagogue?



    ALOHA from Honolulu
    ComfortSpiral
    <3

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  55. Small City ScenesJanuary 27, 2015 at 11:33 AM

    The whole building looks pretty interesting. Maybe it's time for a knock on the door. haha!!
    MB

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  56. A Colorful WorldJanuary 27, 2015 at 12:37 PM

    I love this gorgeous steeple...would love to see the church inside & out! I bet the ladder was put there when the bell had to be removed for safe-keeping and they just left the ladder. Great post!

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  57. Powell River BooksJanuary 27, 2015 at 2:24 PM

    It's good that old buildings get recycled. We have a building in our town that looks like it used to be a church because there is a brick structure that must have been where sermons were announced. The rest of the building is an odd shape and looks like it is now a home. - Margy

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  58. Amy BurzeseJanuary 27, 2015 at 6:12 PM

    A very interesting steeple. Please let us know if you find out more.

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  59. jp@A Green RidgeJanuary 27, 2015 at 6:13 PM

    Great angle...just awesome!...:)JP

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  60. JackJanuary 27, 2015 at 8:58 PM

    It might be old, but it seems to be standing up to Father Time pretty well.

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  61. BarbJanuary 28, 2015 at 4:50 PM

    I wouldn't like to be climbing up there to check on things!

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  62. Susan AndersonJanuary 29, 2015 at 3:32 AM

    It's a beauty. I'm a big fan of steeples.

    =)

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