Little Chapel discovered on a Family Farm
This Chapel is surrounded by a garden in Prattville, Alabama.
Prattville is located in both Autauga and Elmore Counties. The Chapel was on the Wendland family farm when it was discovered and given to Old Prattvillage. The lovely pink flowers pictured in this image are called Coneflowers, also known as echinacea. They are native wildflowers treasured by bees, butterflies and songbirds. The cone-shaped center attracts bees and butterflies, after blooming the flowerheads turn to seed and are devoured by Goldfinches, Cardinals and chickadees to name a few.
The Gothic windows and doors on this Chapel really make it stand out. The foremost design element of Gothic architecture is the pointed arch. Gothic came from the Romanesque Architectural style when prosperity and peace allowed for artistic development and exciting building ideas. Also, the windows being pointed at the top allow for the transfer of weight so the ceiling could be heavy and the doors could span large openings which work out great for a Church.
When I was there a group of teens were taking prom pictures at this lovely garden maintained by The Autauga County Master Gardeners. It seemed like such a nice place for the community to gather and enjoy some time amongst the flowers.
This quaint southern Gothic chapel is adorable. I love the windows. That’s interesting that it was found on a family farm. I would love to know how many people attended and if it was available to the general population of the town, which couldn’t have been much. The old weathered wood could tell some tales.
Wow! Another beautiful chapel.
Thank you, Kelly! Im glad you like it. I’m always so excited when you comment on something I’ve done.
Yes those gothic windows are fantastic! And what is that behind them now? Curtains? I wonder if there was stained glass in them before🤔.