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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Old Church


From the Archives - North Dakota, 2012

The brutal North Dakota weather has done its work on this poor church.

 Not bad though for being 103 years old.

With less than 100 people living in the little town of Jud,  
the old church probably doesn't stand much of a chance for the future.



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19 comments:

  1. s.cFebruary 18, 2015 at 1:44 AM

    Still a nice sight.

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  2. biebkriebelsFebruary 18, 2015 at 2:32 AM

    It is such a pretty building, it should have a paint work on the outside to look better. But probably the wood is not in a good condition anymore.

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  3. Billy Blue EyesFebruary 18, 2015 at 4:37 AM

    Considering it is mad of wood and lasted all this time I thing it has done superbly well. Beautifull old church

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  4. MichelleFebruary 18, 2015 at 4:53 AM

    That is a beautiful piece of architecture.

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  5. Linda KayFebruary 18, 2015 at 6:19 AM

    That is so sad that it has been left to ruin. Someone should restore it. And in light of the age of some of the building in Europe, 103 years aint much!

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  6. TexWisGirlFebruary 18, 2015 at 6:23 AM

    sure makes for great photos, though. love the b&w.

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  7. RandyFebruary 18, 2015 at 6:44 AM

    Looks like something out of a horror movie.

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  8. GigaFebruary 18, 2015 at 6:49 AM

    He was very nice at the time of its glory, and now has a great picture. Regards.

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  9. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"February 18, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    A very nicely proportioned building, especially the tower. I hope that someone thinks about preserving some of these country churches before they all disappear.

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  10. 21 WitsFebruary 18, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    Not bad at all, and I can see where a bit of paint and a tad more of TLC would truly bring this back to life.

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  11. RoseFebruary 18, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    It sure has been a beauty...even is still. I wish someone would fix it up. Up by Lafayette, there is a church that was bought and turned into a quilt shop!

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  12. RedPatFebruary 18, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    Sad since it looks like it was a beauty!

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  13. theconstantwalkerFebruary 18, 2015 at 3:06 PM

    It's a wonderful old building John...

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  14. Pam February 18, 2015 at 3:58 PM

    Looks nice in b&w, a little weathering makes things interesting, right?

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  15. FeliciaFebruary 18, 2015 at 4:54 PM

    Sad. I'm sure it was beautiful in it day and in a way it still is.

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  16. Stewart MFebruary 18, 2015 at 10:55 PM

    Does need a bit of TLC, but I'm sure its possible.

    The beaches in Tasmania are pretty remarkable really!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  17. ClickNCameraFebruary 19, 2015 at 5:47 AM

    That's a beauty!

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  18. photowannabeFebruary 19, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    I think I would have worn my camera out taking pictures of that wonderful church. I love paint peeling , weathered things. Love the black and white ones especially.

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  19. Karen February 19, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    Sad watching it fall down. But I guess, all things have their time, even St. Paul's Lutheran.

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