Unbroken Circles The Campgrounds of Martha's Vineyard |
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By (photographer):
| Corsiglia, Betsy |
Text by:
| Miner, Mary Jean |
Series title: | Imago Mundi Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-56792-121-2 |
Publication Date: | Jun 2000 |
Publisher: | David R. Godine Publisher
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | AUD $38.50 |
Book Description:
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The Methodist campground located in the small community of Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard has been beloved by generations of visitors and residents. It was here, in the years of the Civil War, that the first clusters of small Victorian homes were constructed, replacing the temporary tent platforms that provided shelter to the faithful who had come by side-wheeler to listen to the preaching emanating from the central Tabernacle. Today, these makeshift structures have been transformed...
More DescriptionThe Methodist campground located in the small community of Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard has been beloved by generations of visitors and residents. It was here, in the years of the Civil War, that the first clusters of small Victorian homes were constructed, replacing the temporary tent platforms that provided shelter to the faithful who had come by side-wheeler to listen to the preaching emanating from the central Tabernacle. Today, these makeshift structures have been transformed into Victorian cottages of almost infinite variety, a colorful, decorative necklace of glorious, unrestrained architectural fancy and diversity. Families have gathered here for generations, not only to celebrate their faith but also to partake in the social rituals such as Grand Illumination Night with its Chinese lanterns that have become an indelible part of our heritage.