184 Comments for Transfiguration of Our Lord

This being Holy Week 2021, I was remembering the Solemn Ceremonies that occured during that time back in 1958 when I was an Altar Boy at Transfiguration and I came across this site. I was taught by Rev. J. Kavanagh who wrote the book for Altar Boys in 1955. To remember all of the beautiful ceremonies that took place in that glorious church. There was also an enclosed stone walkway from the rectory to the church that we would line up in before the procession into the church. It is so sad that it was not saved and taken care of for all these years.

Thank you for the beautiful pictures of my childhood parish. I attended church and school at Transfiguration until grade six when my family moved to NY. I have many fond memories of 9:00 o'clock mass in the lower church and special occasions in the upper church.

I am so glad that we have businesses that try to preserve what they can. Church related relics have difficulty in the market. The stain glass trim doors and other similar items can be saved.

I grew up in this parish and have so many wonderful memories of events held in Transfiguration. I sat in her pews each Sunday and Holy Day at a time when families worshiped together in respect and awe. I received my Holy Communion and Confirmation at the altar and walked down the aisle at my sister's wedding. It was a fairy tale kind of day!
When my family moved away, I knew that Transy was going to be at the top of my list of things that I knew I would never experience the likes of again. I was right!
They may have destroyed the building (and that is a terrible disgrace), but they can never destroy the legacy that was instilled in my heart and memory.

I was baptized here in 1954

For my own satisfaction I sent an email to the adjacent school, to let the people know that whoever amongst them that decided to tear it down without even salvaging any of it were thoughtless and stupid. I only feel slightly better. The reckless waste of our historical places is maddening.

Does the School still exist on the property? I'd love to send them some words about their choice to demolish this without salvaging anything first. Idiots... >:(

Yeah I feel the same about it being so dated, but it takes time to edit each photograph, research the history of the place, and organize it all into a coherent story... otherwise it would be just another bulk upload of crappy photos on flickr (or wherever). The statute of limitations helps a bit with some of the more "sensitive" locations as well.

Personally, I can't sit through an exploring video as I find them incredibly boring, but to each his/her own :) Thank you for the honest feedback!

Wonderful photos. A place and time captured before destruction.

Check out dan bell or exploring with josh on YouTube nowadays its cool to watch video of some of these places. I noticed alot of these pictures were taken almost 10 yrs. ago kinda takes u out of the feel of it atleast it does for me. Much better if u photographed a place than uploaded pics days later thats kinda why i feel its much nicer to enjoy youtube videos of these sites. This seems outdated. Your photos are amazing though

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!