332 Comments for City Methodist Church (Gary)

Yes this was a full school as well, there is so much more to it though! It was also used in the most recent Freddy movie for all of the nightmare scenes!

I live about 20 minutes from this location and did a photoshoot here last summer! Those windows went perfectly with my Yellow gown =) You should come back and visit the basement area as well, you really need a full day to explore this place

Reminds me of some of the photos of the town where the Chernobyl meltdown took place - nature has pretty much taken over all of the buildings, complete with trees growing up out of floors in offices.

Im sorry to hear tgis church was finally knocked down but I guess it was so far gone that it could not be saved. I love the pictures old and new

My God that brings tears to my eyes. Amongst all this destruction is something so beautiful. Something so dignified.

I've been to this gallery many times over the last couple of years, but I've never left a comment. I just can't come up with an appropriate statement that begins to convey the feelings these photos give me. To see this church in it's glory, standing so strong in the archive photos, makes one think this beautiful building was indestructible. It's obvious from the very first photo that nothing man-made is indestructible. Abandonment, time, neglect, and fire all lead to this catastrophic destruction. This house of worship has met the wrecking ball and is no more. Even in ruins, this was a beautiful place. We thank Motts for these magnificent images that would have never been seen.

What a perfect title...

What an odd piece of furniture for a church, unless iwas from a rectory?

i LOVE the deep blue of the sky against the lighter color of the structure. :)

This is just GORGEOUS!

That is so beautiful, the contrast of the sky with the parts of the cathedral still intact. Love this shot.

An assortment of garbage; lots of clothes.

what is all of that colorful stuff strewn across the stage?

first person who commented. youre an idiot. seriously. and motts this is an amazing picture.

sooo pretty

im assuming that light fixtures would hang from those chains?