Lively VA Historical Church Photograph 1930

This vintage photograph captures the historical church located in Lively, Lancaster County, Virginia. Originally erected in 1669, the building underwent significant changes, including a reconstruction in 1740-41. After experiencing abandonment in the early 1800s, it was restored around 1830. The church features a nave and chancel in a state of ruin, with bricks used to connect the transepts, creating a distinctive rectangular structure.

The church holds historical significance as a place of worship for the Ball family, ancestors of George Washington. The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which documents the rich architectural heritage of the region. This photograph is a visual representation of Virginias colonial history and architectural evolution.

Published in 1930 by Henry Irving Brock in Colonial Churches in Virginia, this image reflects the enduring legacy of early American ecclesiastical architecture.

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