Church in Decay

© Michael S. Baker

Church in Decay

Uploaded: January 12, 2012 18:54:04

Description

Oft-photographed City Methodist Church, located in Gary Indiana, is one of the best known and most popular Midwest locations for Urban Explorers (UrBex), movie crews, indie films, music video shoots, and photographers. It's even been host to goth weddings and receptions! The church was burned in the Great Gary Arson of 1997, resulting in a large portion of the roof collapsed or missing. It is now owned by the city of Gary, and its future remains unclear.

Exif: F Number: 14, ExposureTime: 4819/100000 seconds, ISO: 100, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Lindley Johnson level-classic January 13, 2012

Fascinating information, and a terrific image, Mike. What a great looking place! #1436299

Chris Budny level-deluxe January 16, 2012

Fantastic capture of the space, and the sad damages. #9924022

Chris Budny level-deluxe February 26, 2012

No surprise to see this again... congratulations! #10003391

Carol Flisak level-classic February 26, 2012

Wonderful image, Mike... excellent comp, light and treatment! Congrats on your finalist! #10003402

Ellen Hodges February 26, 2012

Huge congrats and very best luck, Mike!! #10003466

Michael S. Baker February 26, 2012

Thanks, all! #10005126

Lindley Johnson level-classic February 27, 2012

Congratulations on your finalist, Mike - this is an awesome image! #10007339

Michael S. Baker February 27, 2012

Thanks, Lindley! #10007734

February 27, 2012

You've captured it beautifully, even in decay. #10007964

Leslie McLain level-classic February 27, 2012

Congrats on a beautiful finalist, Mike. #10009044

David M. Montero February 27, 2012

Let's hope they decide to restore it. Congratulations on your finalist selection Michael! #10009096

Ellen Hodges February 28, 2012

Huge congrats on your fantastic winner! #10010343

Chris Budny level-deluxe February 28, 2012

Once more... Congratulations on the win! #10011052

Lindley Johnson level-classic February 28, 2012

So happy to see this with a gold badge! Big congratulations on your outstanding win, Mike! #10011118

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic February 28, 2012

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your WINNER! 8o) #10011493

JO ANN CLEVELAND February 28, 2012

Sad that it was burned and not been restored!

Congratulations on your wonderful 2nd Place Gold Winner Mike!

jo ann c. #10011990

Charles C. Berkeley level-classic February 28, 2012

Great shot of the church in decay. I'm surprised that anyone can still go in there. Congratulations! Charles #10012231

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic March 01, 2012

Huge congrats on this fabulous GOLD, Mike. #10015631

David M. Montero March 01, 2012

Congratulations on your well deserved win of this brilliant shot Michael!! #10015970

Carol Flisak level-classic March 02, 2012

Huge congratulations on this outstanding winner, Mike! Well done! #10018217

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