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'Old Sheldon Church' Ruins

A 35mm and 6x6 Study

'Old Sheldon Church' Ruins, nr. Beaufort & Yemassee, South Carolina.

Formerly known as Prince William Parish Church.
Erected 1745-55. First known service 1757. Burned by the British, 1779.
(The Church stored confiscated British gunpowder and weapons. A bad Idea.)
Burned by the Federal Army 1865. Tough Love.

The first temple-form neoclassical structure in America. (Greek Revival)

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rick bolt 14-Aug-2009 20:18
beautiful b+w treatment. some of the prettiest photos I've seen of this holy spot.
an nguyen 07-Jun-2009 22:59
Spectacular gallery from a ruins ....BV
Kaden Kratzer 07-Jun-2009 03:48
Fantastic visual imagery. V
H2M 05-Jun-2009 08:56
Love the romantism and the peaceful mood in this place, even if the war has been around...BV!
Sue Robertson 05-Jun-2009 00:09
An interesting and sad history. An excellent series done with your usual expertise.. v
Frederic P Moretto 04-Jun-2009 10:48
Boy pore church wasn't very popular, some buildings just can't get no respect.
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