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Monday, May 30, 2011

The little one that moved twice.

I think preserving beautiful things in public places ennobles us all.

Christ Church (c. 1895) in Hapeville looks brand new after it's second move.


It's just the building. There's no longer a congregation. The city owns it. You can get married there or have a meeting.

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When I took these photos, folks were cleaning it for a wedding the next day, cleaning every single pew with Windex.

They moved it the first time in 1986 due to an airport expansion.

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It's second home was next to the depot right on the railroad tracks.

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It was right here on the gravel next to the 1890 depot.

That wasn't such a good idea. Train vibrations shook it up pretty good.

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So on July 10, 2010 they moved it again a bit further from the tracks to Jess Lucas Park, the former site of the Georgia Baptist Children's Home.

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You'd think new foundation, new roof, new paint would make it a bit inauthentic.

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It's been restored several times based on early pictures.

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From the Narthex.

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Anyone know the name of this trussing system? Are they scissor trusses?

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The windows are so elegant...

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...inside and out.

So what do you do? What if you have a beautiful little church on your hands?

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I say, put it out there where we can all enjoy it.


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5 comments:

  1. RandyMay 31, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    I particular like the exterior of the first church you've shown. Strangely enough it is very similar to a house I saw once believe it or not of all place but SeaSide.

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  2. Victoria WebbMay 31, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Do you think those windows are original to the church? They look early prairie-style.

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  3. TerryMay 31, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    One day I'll get by the Hapeville Historical Society and see what I can find out.

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  4. amy b.s.June 1, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    so quaint. i just love how small and simple the churches are.

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  5. AnonymousJune 1, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Yes, I'd say "scissor truss" is correct.

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