koreshan unity settlement.
 

Yesterday we went to visit one of the local state parks, Koreshan Unity Settlement.

Here is a little history:
Koreshan State Historic Site Unofficial Home Page
Koreshanity - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

In short, the settlement was established by a religious group from Chicago who believed that we actually live inside the earth rather than upon it...or that is what I think I understand, lol.

Anyway, here's some pictures I took there. A lot of them were taken through glass which accounts for the weird reflections...which I kind of like:

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As fantastic as always but this one really stood out to me. Nicely arranged.

Thanks for sharing.

I don't think I have a favourite out of those photographs. Great pics MM!

Nicely done. The colors are very rich. This one is my #1 favorite, followed by the old TV. I might like to borrow this one sometime for an album cover, etc.

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Aaah, okay. So it doesn't involve cranky ATF agents.

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Great pics, btw. They're completely silent. It is as if I could stand there and hear my own heart beat while viewing the scenes.

thank you, folks :)
it was definitely my kind of place for pictures.

a few pics that were hanging in the museum:

the koreshan orchestra
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the 'new store' (the old store had burnt down)
this building is still standing, but we couldn't see inside of it
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an old gentleman (German) who figured highly in the unity movement...haven't looked into his significance as of yet
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dining hall (no longer standing. torn down.)
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Interesting place, mixed. Takes all kinds to believe the earth is flat, or hollow!

Serene, well thought out photos. Love the feel here.....

thank you, paddyjoe. that's one of my two favorites, too. that one and the television...it's always interesting to find out which images are the most eye-catching...they are almost never the ones I like the best, lol :)

I agree with paddyjoe... the one with the suitcase is my favourite. I can't decide if it feels like a new arrival or the promise of departure.

nice, Charles, thank you.

Damn...you're good! Beautiful.

thank you, seamaiden :)