theforgottensouth
Lean on me
On its last legs stands* this interesting architectural memory. Built in the late 1800's, this Methodist church served local farmers, fishermen and their families through two freezes, two World Wars and a shifting economy. By the mid 1900's most of this community had moved away and in 1972, this congregation met for the final time.
Some years ago, this church was slated for demolition when a local neighbor bought the land it sits on, saving it from destruction. This same neighbor also paid to replace the roof which you see in the photo.
The rear wall of this one room church is largely detached from the structure, the steeple is missing and the foundation is crumbling.
[Alachua County, FL]
Lean on me
On its last legs stands* this interesting architectural memory. Built in the late 1800's, this Methodist church served local farmers, fishermen and their families through two freezes, two World Wars and a shifting economy. By the mid 1900's most of this community had moved away and in 1972, this congregation met for the final time.
Some years ago, this church was slated for demolition when a local neighbor bought the land it sits on, saving it from destruction. This same neighbor also paid to replace the roof which you see in the photo.
The rear wall of this one room church is largely detached from the structure, the steeple is missing and the foundation is crumbling.
[Alachua County, FL]