I have a love of all architecture but especially art deco and mid-century modern.
Friday, December 30, 2011
Carpenter's Home - Lakeland, Florida
Carpenter's Way - Completed in 1929 as a home for retired carpenters. I was very excited when I was taken here as a surprise a couple of days ago because I thought this building no longer existed. I was not disappointed. So many fantastic elements which I'm guessing will end up at the business end of a wrecking ball. Check out a couple of pictures from the 20's here.
I think my father-in-law's funeral took place here.
ReplyDeleteI went to school there from the time I was 3years old till 15 I spent my life there I would have never left if it did not close I was a part of the state champion foot ball team in 05 right before the school had closed there is no way I will let this happen its a big part of my life and without walls let it go to waste
ReplyDeleteI was also an ECS Child and today went to visit the old building that held so many memories of being in youth with Pastor Pete ( not sure if you were there when he was) and being in sports, activities and practically lived there. My mom was a teacher for a few years so we spent a lot of time at the school. I remember sneaking onto "the 2nd floor" because it was forbidden lol. Went I went there today it broke my heart to see the life ripped away. Even though it is just a building it was a part of my history, my life. Wish we could do something about it.
DeleteI too spent majority of my childhood in this Building, both as a student an member of church congregation. With out walls church should be shut down as an entire organization for running a piece of ancient history into the ground literally! Not only have they ruined a sacred artifact, but also the nicest piece of land and property in the whole county. This property should be renovated, preserved and placed in history books for a life long piece of American history. Shame on sorry ass With Out Walls, for letting this property go to waste. Shame shame!
ReplyDeletei love your pic i live in the main building for 2 years with to church there for 10 years and was merry there its so sad the it not being carried for
ReplyDeleteToo many times I've seen great historic buildings like this one owned by churches and left to rot because they either don't have the money to maintain them or simply have no interest in doing so. While this building did have a few pretty bad visible problems (and who knows how many not visible ones) it didn't seem too far gone to restore. Perhaps the church will choose to sell the property before it's too late but I'm not going to hold my breath.
ReplyDeletewould anyone happen to know if this place is haunted? or if someone was killed/burried here? the reason i ask is because me and a few friends went in here when it was broken down in late 2011. we saw misterious things in here. such as a noose hanging from the ceiling, what seemed to be burned flesh in the oven, and writting everywhere that said "Rachel's body is burried on this land." I would also like to know what happened to this place? The full truth. was it a down-fall church brought down by demons? I have tons more interesting questions, if you happen to know anything please email me at shyanne0204@ymail.com
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I used to work here when it was owned by Carpenter's Home Church. I was in the security department and spent many a night in the building. In all my time there I can say its not haunted.
ReplyDeleteJust want every one to know it is reopening, and we will be have a family movie on outside every Friday night. come out and be a part!
ReplyDeleteI would like to use this building as a place of worship. This is a beautiful place for a local church. At list the small building. IT is sad to see this place like this.
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