Several commenting earlier this week were kind enough to offer compliments on June's November header.
So, we thought to take the opportunity today to share a little about the "photograph" behind her.
It is a close up of the Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church, photographed on an recent "almost" autumn day.
We live at the corner of Mount Vernon Place in Baltimore, MD. The older photo (top) is of the church, looking across the traffic circle. It is Victorian Gothic architecture, and was completed in November, 1872 and serves its congregation still today.
The photo (below) shows the traffic circle, the centerpiece of Mount Vernon Place,
with Baltimore's own Washington Monument and the church in the upper right corner. This photo was taken from the 18th floor community room of my apartment building. Park areas for gathering, lunching, and community events
extend out from the Monument in each direction and the entire area is
designated a National Historic Landmark District.
Two images of the church, taken walking by and from the park.
This area is beautiful and relaxing in all seasons. Wonderful for people-watching,
for pet-watching and so much more.
For anyone who would like to see a short video of this
truly beautiful and historic neighborhood,
click below:
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Beautiful architecture, and what a wonderful view you have from your apartment. Thanks for the link to the video, I enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteThe church and the monument are gorgeous! I haven't been to Baltimore in 35 years and haven't lived there in a very long time. Love your November header, Juney!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the "promenade"!
ReplyDeleteThat architecture from another time is beyond stunning. Dad says he visited a sibling once in Baltimore eons ago, and didn't get to see much as it was about 2 a.m. and said sibling blasted through the area, saying it was not at all safe to be there at that hour.
ReplyDeleteLovely images and views. Such delights often go overlooked in the hubbub of life.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely inspiring week.
ERin
What a gorgeous church!
ReplyDeleteDearest Ann,
ReplyDeleteIt has been decennia since we were in Baltimore en route to our Jewish friends in Wilmington, DE.
Lovely photos of some for the USA old and beautiful architecture.
Hugs,
Mariette + Kitties
What a beautiful church and surrounding area. It's amazing to see such a grand structure that is so old.
ReplyDeleteArchitecture is art, and art is good for the soul.
ReplyDeleteThe church is absolutely stunning and your city is really beautiful from the views that you showed us here. I'm used to flat ground and short buildings so this is a treat
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely breath taking architecture.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ann I wondered where the lovely photo was taken.
ReplyDeleteBaltimore has some lovely architecture and history
Hugs cecilia
That Church really is so very pretty, they don't make them like they used to!
ReplyDeleteWow, fantastic architecture!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful church. XO
ReplyDeletejust beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMom loves old churches - this one is magnificent. And of course, June fits in with it purrfectly.
ReplyDeleteWoos - Misty and Timber
Wow, that church is amazing! Thank you for sharing about its background and showing us some more about where you live. XO
ReplyDeleteThat is an outstanding church. It looks familiar, maybe from Homicide or the Wire.
ReplyDeleteMaryland, while not far from us, is one state we have never visited. Looks like it’s very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteJava Bean: "Ayyy, that is quite the church! Our Dada says it looks like it should maybe have a hunchback in the steeple ringing the bells!"
ReplyDeleteI would absolutely love to go through the church and even attend a service there (even though I'm not UMC). Th whole area is beautiful and interesting. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt's a joy to see and visit beautiful churches.
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