[Leica] Monday Misc.

[Bill Clough]

They are known as "Painted Ladies."

Bill Clough

On Mon, Apr 27, 2026 at 12:03 PM Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
wrote:

> The churches are predominantly around Schulenburg; maybe a radius of 15
> miles.  They are made of wood except for one or two that are brick
> exterior.  The local communities would not allow the Federal Government to
> lay hands on their churches; they are all currently active parishes.  They
> have fundraisers in the fall where they auction items to raise the
> necessary funds to maintain the church's facilities; last year a watermelon
> went for $600.
>
> On Mon, Apr 27, 2026 at 11:15 AM Peter Dzwig <pdzwig at summaventures.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Don,
> >
> > Great shots!
> >
> > It's a part of the world I have never heard tell of, but the pictures
> > are gorgeous and the churches themselves are astounding examples of
> > devotional craftsmanship. I hope they are or become state or,
> > preferably, national heritage sites. A quick look on Google maps doesn't
> > show where the churches are. Are they in or are they near Schulenburg?
> >
> > What are they made of? The last one  looks like it might be wood?
> >
> > I guess that with such small congregations you didn't have much problem
> > with lying down on the floor!! ;-)
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Peter
> >
> >
> >
> > On 27/04/2026 11:54, Don Dory via LUG wrote:
> > > Greetings to all.  I went down to the farming communities surrounding
> > > Schulenburg, TX.  Schulenburg invited the railroad in so it remains a
> > > viable town.  In any case this area was settled by Czech and German
> > > immigrants starting around 1855.  Once established they built schools
> > then
> > > churches.  If you remember your European history, that part of Europe
> > > remained Catholic after the many wars.  The next three images provide
> > some
> > > insight into the artistic expression put into their churches:
> > >
> > >
> >
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/don_dory_gmail_com/Monday+Misc/down+the+aisle.jpg.html
> > >
> > >
> >
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/don_dory_gmail_com/Monday+Misc/starry+night.jpg.html
> > >
> > >
> >
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/don_dory_gmail_com/Monday+Misc/Painted+Church+ceiling.jpg.html
> > >
> > > These churches now only have about 60 families as members, however the
> > > greater community supports them at their annual auctions.  Last year a
> > > watermelon went for over $500.
> > >
> > > All the best.
> > >
> >
> > --
> > Dr. Peter Dzwig
> >
> >
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> Don
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