First United Methodist Church
by Kathy M Krause
Title
First United Methodist Church
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Kathy M Krause
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
In 1851 a traveling Methodist preacher, Reverend J. H. Burleigh, came to Fort Dodge to minister to the soldiers, the carpenters and the laborers in and around a forty mile piece of land near the Des Moines River where a military headquarters called Fort Dodge was established. The present church building of Greco-Roman design, dedicated in 1915, to become known as the "One Foot in Heaven" church. A pipe organ was installed and has provided music to the congregation through the years with a new console and pipework added in 1955. The building features a beautiful center dome and a bell tower. The church celebrated 161 years as of 2016.
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December 19th, 2016
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Comments (8)
Kathy M Krause
Judy, thank you for featuring "First United Methodist Church" in our group "USA Photographers ONLY - theme 10-3 through 10-15-2022: Downtown Small Towns!" I'm honored!
Rachel Morrison
Stunning golden light and color! Fantastic!
Kathy M Krause replied:
Thank you, Rachel, for your view, encouraging comments and fav! I appreciate that! Blessings.
Kathy M Krause
Thank you Pamelia for featuring "First United Methodist Church" in the Fine Art America Group "Abc Group - B Is For Building Exterior!" I'm honored! :-)
Elizabeth Tillar
Kathy, this is a great capture of the church in Fort Dodge, bathed in such gorgeous light! It is an impressive structure, seen from a very interesting perspective. The description is very heloful. I love the clouds, too! l/f
Kathy M Krause replied:
Thank you so much Elizabeth for your wonderful comments and encouragement! I appreciate that! A specials thanks for your l/f! Blessings. :-)
Robert Bales
Very nice processing to get this beautiful and sharp looking presentation!! v/f/t
Kathy M Krause replied:
Thank you for your wonderful comments Robert! A special thanks for your v/f/t! I appreciate that! Blessings. :-)
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