Sunday, June 5, 2011

Church of the Good Shepherd


The Church of the Good Shepherd was founded in 1868 by Elizabeth Colt, widow of Samuel Colt, in memory of three of their children who died in infancy.  Colt was a wealthy manufacturer of firearms.
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22 comments:

  1. KarlJune 5, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Beautiful Church, Jack!
    Have a good sunday, Karl

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  2. JoeJune 5, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Wow, such a magnificent church.

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  3. KateJune 5, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Both edifices are very striking. Firearms and religion...interesting combination ...

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  4. cieldequimperJune 5, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Striking architecture to say the least!

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  5. brattcatJune 5, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Sam Colt, indeed, did very well for himself.

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  6. BirdmanJune 5, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Amazing masonry work... they were artisans.

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  7. Leif HagenJune 5, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Wonderful photo of a gorgeous church with fantastic architectural details! I wonder if she's as beautiful on the inside? Only one way to find out.... (hint, hint)

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  8. PerthDailyPhotoJune 5, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    That is one beautiful Church Jack, such an intricate design, they certainly went all out one it!

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  9. RandyJune 5, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Great design. Looks more like something from old England.

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  10. Regina KJune 5, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Wow that is an amazing church.

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  11. MalyssJune 5, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    "the " Colt?!.. This architecture could be found in eastern or northern Europe as well..very rich! Poor Mrs Colt..

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  12. SharonJune 5, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    What an impressive church with some amazing details. It has an eastern European look to it but, with such whimsical trim.

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  13. Sylvia KJune 5, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Gorgeous church and does look more European than most of our churches! Really superb photos, Jack, love the details you've captured! Always enjoy the history you include as well! Have a great day!

    Sylvia

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  14. Fresh GardenJune 5, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Happy moments, praise church.
    Difficult moments, seek church.
    Every moment, thank church.
    Yeah!

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  15. LowellJune 5, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Son of a gun! :-)

    'Tis a gorgeous structure.

    There seems to be a rich irony here...the Colt was the weapon that played a fundamental part in the white takeover of what is now the western U.S.

    The Prince of Peace and the Prince of Guns. :-)

    Thanks, Jack, for your words of consolation! Much appreciated.

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  16. RedPatJune 5, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Gorgeous church - such tragic times for infants in the old days!

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  17. VirginiaJune 5, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Beautiful architecture and the grounds are lovely as well.
    V

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  18. jennyfrecklesJune 5, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    How very elborate. The irony is there... but I'm sure the loss of three children was heartbreaking.

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  19. UnknownJune 6, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Amazing façade, love it, Jack! It seems Kate had the same thought as me...

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  20. VPJune 6, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Oh, that Colt... An impressive building and a beautiful church!

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  21. SRQJune 6, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Gorgeous. And, an interesting tidbit of American history too.

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  22. Martina JJune 7, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    This reminds me of the many historical structures (churches) in my home town Trinidad & Tobago.

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