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They could have been salvaged for another merry-go-round, or are sitting in someone's living room.

I believe the ceiling is made of terra cotta tile, which have ridges that make it seem like lathe.

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This was taken in December 2005.

Hey? Is There a way you can contact me for a way to get inside this building? Me and two other friends are starting a Youtube channel and we live right near this building, we thought it was a perfect opportunity .

Imagine - painting AROUND the painting - who would do that kind of paint-job?

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OH.MY.GOODNESS!
My hubby was the caretaker for our church way back when (before we had gotten married and before we ever even thought of having kids) and I have gotten to see our own organ in the choir loft up close and personal...and while this is MUCH grander and much more beautiful, I had come to appreciate the sound and look of these instruments in those few short years. I also got to ring the bell to summon people to service on a Sunday...how cool is THAT? I have to say, if my hubby hadn't been holding on to my waist, I would have taken a quick trip UPWARDS as soon as that bell started swinging lol. :D Almost did, in fact, even WITH him holding me. That thing was HUGE and heavy lol.

Cool shot Mr. Motts...and SOOOO sad.

Look at that detail on the top of the pillar! WOW. So sad that the paint is all flaking and peeling away, though. And yes, the lamp is really cool too!

OOOH I see the figure now...it does look like a child.

This is just...wow. (I say that WAY too much on here...sorry!)

I hope someone preserved that angel!

Wow. Loving this shot!

Does anyone remember "soap dispensers?" That is what I thought of when I saw these lamps lol. I had been here for a long time a while ago, and I am glad I got to re-discover it now.

What WOULD the purpose of a church underneath a church be? In my old church (I used to be Lutheran), we had a large basement for the Sunday School and for other functions, but NOTHING even close to this. This is legit another church! Fascinating!

Wow...it looks so lonley there...

Pretty little golden cross...how many years of rot and decay have you seen? Do you remember the people and music that once filled this grand place? :(

I love how in the foreground, you see the sheet music laying there, abandoned and forgotten...and the background is the rest of the church--a little out of focus, but perfect for the shot.

That lion makes me so sad. It is like he was aware of what was to become of this magnificent place. Wow. The emotion on this one is strong.