Columbia City, Indiana. (click on image to enlarge)
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
Back Home in Indiana: Alive and Active
Columbia City, Indiana. Previous two post have shown a converted (community center) church and a closed (for sale) church. Here is an example of a large active church. Wonder why it is that some are alive and others are not. (click on image to enlarge)
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Back Home in Indiana: For Sale
Columbia City, Indiana. Previous post illustrated a former church now converted into a community center. This church building is empty and up for sale. How does a church become unused and not wanted? Did the members leave for other church locations? Did the members grow too old and/or die? Perhaps younger members went elsewhere - different communities or different churches. These are hard times for not only individuals but for their religious communities. (click on image to enlarge)
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Back Home in Indiana: The Forklift
Columbia City, Indiana. Church recycled into a community center. These are hard times here in the Midwest. While folks gather together the help one another, these are still difficult times for many. (click on image to enlarge)
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
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Saturday, July 23, 2011
Lost in the Midwest: Germantown, Ohio
At one time Germantown housed up to 12 cigar warehouses and 5 factories. The tobacco industry employed many residents up until the 1970's. (click on image to enlarge)
Friday, July 22, 2011
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Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Lost in the Midwest: I.O.O.F. Lodge
Camden, Ohio is a village of some 2000 people. I have seen and photographed many lodge halls, but this one is a bit different! Appearing neat and tidy and well taken care of. (click on image to enlarge)Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Lost in the Midwest: Gratis, Ohio
Gratis is a village in Preble County Ohio. Once a stop on the underground railroad, it now has a population of less than 1000. (click on image to enlarge)Monday, July 18, 2011
Back Home in Indiana: Church Window
Lewisville, Indiana. Another example of fine stone/brick work. A craftsman at their best. (click on image to enlarge)Friday, July 15, 2011
Back Home in Indiana: Stone Stairway
Lewisville, Indiana. As with previous post, this community is along the Old National Road - US Route 40. At one time there must have been a rather good stone/brick craftsman in the area. Several building/churches give evidence of a highly skilled worker. (click on image to enlarge)Thursday, July 14, 2011
Lost in the Midwest: Restaurant
Lewisville, Ohio. Along the Old National Road - US Route 40. (click on image to enlarge)Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Lost in the Midwest: Lodge Hall
West Alexandria, Ohio. Once the home of King Hiram Lodge No. 88. Now on street level, Jamie's Alley Cuts and the Washer Room. (click on image to enlarge)Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Lost in the Midwest: CJ's Place
West Alexandria, Ohio. Only a couple of retail stores are left in town. The goods being sold are used/second hand. Everything from clothing to books to coke bottles to furniture to photographs to tools to are for sale. You name it and it usually can be found. (click on image to enlarge)Monday, July 11, 2011
Lost in the Midwest: Santa Villa
West Alexandria, Ohio. With the temperature @90+ and the humidity around 80% Santa Villa seems a bit out of place. (click on image to enlarge)Sunday, July 10, 2011
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Monday, July 04, 2011
Back Home in Indiana: Hartford Square Apartments
Harford City, Indiana. Once a movie theatre, now mental health location and apartments. Television and movies by mail have won the day. (click on image to enlarge)
