Dennis Lennox
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Unusual Today, But Typical for a Church From the 1880s
Trinity Church in Bay City, Michigan, is similar to other churches of its era. Built between 1885 and 1887, the limestone and sandstone edifice was designed for the Episcopalian congregation by local architect Philip C. Floeter in the then-fashionable style of Gothic Revival. Today, Trinity would be unusual because as the old adage goes, they just don't build them like this anymore.
Finding a Delightful and Unusually Named Church on the Road Less Traveled
Driving the back roads on my way from the quaint Suffolk village of Lavenham to Norwich in the neighboring English county of Norfolk I came across a small and rather unusual countryside church.
Once Typical of Rural Churches, This South Dakota Church Is the Last of Its Kind
Rural America is full of old churches. Many are little more than a small wooden structure erected by a long-forgotten congregation dating to when towns and villages formed around lumber camps, railroads and mining developments in the 19th century.
The Paris Church Connected to a Polish King
Tucked away within the former abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in the upscale Parisian neighborhood of the same name is an elaborate monument that is obviously regal in nature.
The Church of George Washington and Robert E. Lee Struggles With History
A Washington church known for its historical ties to George Washington and Robert E. Lee made headlines last year when it decided to remove monuments of the country's first president and the controversial Confederate general.
Exploring a Ruined 16th Century Church in Malaysia
Today, St. Paul's is an open-air ruin.
This English-Style Chapel Once Housed the Remains of Hawaii's Royals
Sometimes the best part of church crawling is finding the unexpected.
265 Years of History in This Malaysian Church
I visited Malaysia last year only to discover a treasure trove of British colonial-era churches — the sort of historic churches you wouldn't expect in Southeast Asia
In London? 3 Churches You Need to Visit
London is full of historic churches that await your discovery.
The Paris Church That Doesn't Want You Using Your Camera
This church does not allow the usage of a camera.