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As we arrived in York Minster the glorious strains of Tallis filled the air. Absolutely wonderful and a fitting finale to our choral expedition.
Torzhok, Tver Oblast, Russia
Apparently, this church building is still being used for non-spiritual purposes.
Old Russian paint weathers to a muted watercolor appearance. This muted watercolor look is seen in this straight photo.
Istra, Moscow Oblast, Russia
The rebuilt Over-the-Gate Church is on the right.
We continue our exploration of Forest Park Il. Moving out of Forest Lawn Cemetery and back to the land of the living. We go about half a mile east down Harrison where we ecounter St. Bernadine Catholic church. It's a beautiful old church with some nice architectural ornamentation.
Across the street we find a different sort of house of worship with the Ferrara Pan Candy factory and store. For those who seek their spiritual salvation through sweet treats this is Mecca. Since they moved out here from Taylor street in the 1950's the Atomic Fireballs, Red Hots, Lemon Heads, Jawbreakers and all their delectable creations have been rolling out by the truck road.
We have also posted a video of this church on ChiTownView.
One of two carved faces at the entrance of Shadyside Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh. The two are thought to represent Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. They are Old Testament characters seen to pre-figure Jesus Christ and the Christian Church.
The First Unitarian Meeting House was designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright completed in 1951. This building is classic FLW and is so beautiful to see in person.
Interior view.
The workforce who built the Churchill Barriers nearby were mainly Italian prisoners of war who were quartered on the island of Lamb Holm. They left behind an abiding memorial of their time spent there in the beautiful chapel which they built using two nissan huts and scrap materials. Apart from the facade it is plain and austere on the outside but ornate on the inside
The idea for the chapel was inspired by the chapel at the Dominican Sisters mother house in Stone Staffordshire which was designed by A.W.N Pugin. This chapel in North Adelaide was openend in 1893.
We continue our exploration of Forest Park Il. Moving out of Forest Lawn Cemetery and back to the land of the living. We go about half a mile east down Harrison where we ecounter St. Bernadine Catholic church. It's a beautiful old church with some nice architectural ornamentation.
Across the street we find a different sort of house of worship with the Ferrara Pan Candy factory and store. For those who seek their spiritual salvation through sweet treats this is Mecca. Since they moved out here from Taylor street in the 1950's the Atomic Fireballs, Red Hots, Lemon Heads, Jawbreakers and all their delectable creations have been rolling out by the truck road.
We have also posted a video of this church on ChiTownView.