Photo Hunt - Ruined
This is all that remains of somebody's home. It's located on the grounds of the Petersburg National Battlefield and was ruined by war...specifically, the Civil War, during the pivotal battle of the Siege of Petersburg. Virgin land to vibrant homestead to bloody field to quiet memory...the time is gone, it isn't there any more the place it stays, different than before...
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If those walls could talk about what they have seen ....
Posted by: Jennie/Kahshe Cottager | November 15, 2008 at 01:30 AM
Been to that area myself!! Hubby is a 'Civil War' buff!!!
My Native American Sonoran Desert Ruin is posted...come join me, won't you?
Happy Hunting!
Posted by: Hootin' Anni | November 15, 2008 at 05:27 AM
good for the theme Sandy
Posted by: sandy | November 15, 2008 at 06:44 AM
Interesting that the chimney has stood the test of time! Terrific shot, of course! I love stuff like this...
Posted by: JC | November 15, 2008 at 08:13 AM
Oh... I meant to add that I am absolutely sure your work in the correctional system made a difference!
Posted by: JC | November 15, 2008 at 08:15 AM
Cool photo. It really looks like a memorial rather than a ruined home. Thanks for visiting mine and have a great weekend!
Posted by: Annie | November 15, 2008 at 08:28 AM
I've been here, too. An eerie sensation... Good choice, June.
I love the texture of "ruined." Stop by if you can:
http://flamingofotos.blogspot.com
Have a great weekend!
Posted by: RJ Flamingo | November 15, 2008 at 08:38 AM
I wouldn't have notice the ruin if not for the story you attached to it, I though it was some kind of monument! The photo looks great especially the contrast of colors
Posted by: earthlingorgeous | November 15, 2008 at 08:53 AM
wow..this is good:)
spacious and nice shot:)
keep up the good shots:)
heres mine:
monkeymonitor.blogspot.com
Posted by: tanchi | November 15, 2008 at 09:51 AM
That's a beautiful shot. It doesn't even look ruined but is perfect for the theme. Thanks for visiting us at Snap2Days and also for your visit to my site.
Posted by: Carver | November 15, 2008 at 09:56 AM
It's a very "clean" ruin and love the surroundings. Pretty shot for the theme.
Posted by: Mar | November 15, 2008 at 10:27 AM
When I was doing research before posting the YouTube video of "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down", sung by Joan Baez, on my blog, I discovered that the song was written about events that took place during the Siege of Petersburg. Interesting. I never got into the history of the Civil War - it seems such a daunting subject! What? 10,000 books on the subject? Sheesh!!
Posted by: Jeff | November 15, 2008 at 10:53 AM
The house is ruined but I must say I am amazed at the good condition of the brick, for being so old. Amazing!
I did Photo Hunt today, too. I hope you get a chance to visit and leave your link!
http://newyorktraveler.net/photo-hunters-ruined/
Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Mrs. Mecomber | November 15, 2008 at 10:54 AM
Amazing how the whole house is ruined and that chimney remained intact? Very nice find, thanks for sharing the history of it!
Posted by: Jientje | November 15, 2008 at 11:28 AM
Interesting quote at the end.
Posted by: katney | November 15, 2008 at 01:00 PM
That ruin looks really wel kept. Your little saying makes me sad. Times flies by too fast!
Posted by: Carin | November 15, 2008 at 01:40 PM
It's kind of amazing that the remains have remained after all this time.
Posted by: 2sweetnsaxy | November 15, 2008 at 03:02 PM
Wow! The passage of time.
Paz
Posted by: Paz | November 15, 2008 at 03:25 PM
I love exploring ruins like that, makes me think of days gone by and all that most likely happened there. Beautiful!
Posted by: Lisa's Chaos | November 15, 2008 at 06:32 PM
The parts left all seem so perfectly intact. Beautiful photo. Great choice for this week's theme.
Posted by: girasoli | November 15, 2008 at 06:37 PM
Hum... that is the neatest (as in most orderly) ruin I've seen so far. Have they restored it?
Posted by: Brine Queen | November 15, 2008 at 08:31 PM
Fascinating picture with just the foundation in place.
Posted by: Heather | November 15, 2008 at 08:44 PM
Civic ruins which are beautiful! :)
Posted by: Napaboaniya APAD | November 15, 2008 at 11:35 PM
Great take and nice history lesson!
Posted by: jam | November 16, 2008 at 05:04 AM
It's a beautiful shot. Amazing how that part of the house has remained intact.
Posted by: Rach (Heart of Rachel) | November 16, 2008 at 06:58 AM