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Old Sheldon Church Ruins- Yemassee, SC
Although unfortunate, ruins may be all that is left of an architecturally interesting structure. Often hauntingly beautiful, they stand as a reminder of the passage of time, the ephemeral nature of the built environment, and of dramatic events that unfolded in the distant past. Case in point, the Old Sheldon Church Ruins located outside of Beaufort, South Carolina.
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Magnolia Plantation & Gardens-Charleston, SC
A world away from downtown Charleston, Magnolia Plantation sits quietly on the banks of the Ashley River. A sprawling estate owned by the same family for three centuries, the primordial property appears frozen in time. Wild and untamed, the gardens here are like few others you will encounter in the United States.
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Vizcaya Mansion- Miami, FL
Located mere minutes from modern Miami is a magnificent Gilded Age estate, left virtually untouched by time or developers. Well researched and designed around salvaged architectural elements, it feels like a centuries old Italian Villa, magically transported through time and place to South Florida. One of the finest extant examples of the era’s excess outside of Newport, exploring Vizcaya is an architectural adventure.
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The Breakers- Newport, RI
At 70 rooms and 62,482 square feet, The Breakers is the largest summer cottage in Newport. It is also the busiest, so if you don’t like crowds, visit off season. Way off season if you want the property to yourself, which is the best way to take in the amazing architectural details and artwork. Sure, the gardens won’t be in bloom, but having seen the sea of people entering the estate in the summer, you won’t mind. Great Hall Built by Cornelius Vanderbilt II, grandson of New York Central Railroad founder Commodore Vanderbilt, The Breakers exemplifies Gilded Age artistry and excess. Built in just two years in 1893, the substantial…
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Santa Fe Architecture Gallery
Santa Fe is an outrageously fun town, full of history, fabulous architecture, amazing art, and some of the best food in the country. Although primarily known for its adobe structures, there are a wide variety of architectural styles found around town, including the only circular state capitol building in the United States, and a fantastic Romanesque Revival cathedral. Home to both the Santa Fe Trail and the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, it is a classic main street town, with a wonderful historic historic past. Wonderfully walkable, Santa Fe is an absolute pleasure to photograph and explore.
