Prior to the civil war, and even a bit after the war itself, this was a home. Hard to believe now, as it could easily be from Athens or Rome if only for the columns, but this is in Port Gibson , Mississippi . This state was once full of beautiful homes, seemingly right out of Gone With the Wind, but the reality is that it is just that… gone with the wind.
I took this photo with an actual film using camera many years ago. It was the first time and currently the last time that I saw these iconic columns rising from the surrounding nothingness. I was mesmerized at the size, I had until that point seen just photos and the sheer magnitude of the columns made me wonder how beautiful the house once was.
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When you took this photo, was that the time that we all went together?
yes it was.
Cool. I have lots of photos from that day. It was a good day. :)
I remember it very fondly. I would love to do something similar again sometime.
I agree with the beauty part, but I'd also guess it was built with slave labor, which tends to make the beauty pale...
Interesting post.
I agree, it is a sad history... I posted a hidden link where it says "beautiful homes" that takes you to a post of "Rosalie" in Natchez, and addresses the issue of slavery.
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