Lost Churches of Mississippi is a collection of archival photographs; postcards; and drawings of more than one hundred notable churches and synagogues vanquished by fire; disaster; development; or neglect. Constructed primarily from the mid-1800s through the early 1900s; these places of worship were often among the most visually prominent and architecturally striking buildings in Mississippi. Storms; floods; tornadoes; flames; bulldozers; or the disbandment of congregations razed what once was hallowed.In Lost Churches of Mississippi; architectural historian Richard J. Cawthon reclaims such noteworthy churches as the old St. Pauls Catholic Church in Vicksburg; Bethel Presbyterian Church near Columbus; the old Trinity Episcopal Church in Pass Christian; and the old First Presbyterian Church in Yazoo City. Selections represent over fifty towns and cities throughout the state and are captured in 180 distinctive black-and-white illustrations from several historical archives and other collections.Cawthon discusses the architectural features and historical background of each house of worship and provides a brief introduction that illuminates the study of lost buildings; as well as a glossary of architectural terms and an annotated bibliography. Lost Churches of Mississippi rescues a cardinal legacy and recognizes a portion of the states rich architectural and religious heritage.
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