The building originally had a larger tower that was much more fitting:
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Some of the patterned details are still visible over the windows. The building is overall in rough shape, but it still is lovely, especially in this setting.
Came across this great architectural old church on a drive about yesterday. If only those walls could talk!
ReplyDeleteIs it possible to make contact with the owner?
ReplyDeleteI was told there is an upcoming restoration project on this church, is this true?
ReplyDeleteI was told there is a upcoming restoration project on this church, is this correct?
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard anything Heather.
DeleteFind the address. Look it up on the GIS in the county. That will tell you who owns it and more details.
ReplyDeleteI hope it was registered as a historical building which means they can’t tear it down. The county or state will give the homeowners money for materials to restore it. But the homeowner will have to pay for the builder to restore it. It will have a plaque that reads it’s a historic building like a museum guests can go in and see it with a small charge.
Any one can register a old 100 year old building for preservation with a letter to the county for review.
You don’t need to own it either.
What is the one of fireplace structure behind the church?
ReplyDeleteIt’s owned by the family just north of it. One note about being nominated to the National Register. It’s not that the building can’t be torn down after being nominated, only if they accept funds to help with restoration, they need to follow the restoration guidelines. That’s why some are wary of nomination to the National Register. They think the freedom to tear it down or repurpose it to some other use is lost. Not true.
ReplyDeleteI wish they would put it on the historical list. Lovely place to stop!
DeleteI used to live in this church with my family when I was about 7
ReplyDeleteAddress is 20062 US Hwy 89, Ovid, Idaho. It's just south of the Hwy 36 West turn-off from Hwy 89. About 45 miles northwest of Preston, Idaho and 150 miles north of Salt Lake City.
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