Want to Peak Inside this Building? September 28, 2009
Posted by Emily in : Church, New York, Photography , 2commentsWhile following my nose last weekend at Canaltown Days in Palmyra, I found myself at a small art exhibit in the gym of this church. After looking at the art, and inquiring how my work could be displayed and sold at that art show next year, I got a crazy idea.
I’ve wanted to see the inside of this church that I photographed a few weeks ago, but the only time the chapel is open is during the time I’m at my church.
However . . .
Everyone comes out for Canaltown Days.
EVERYONE. EVEN PREACHERS.
With my camera gear on my back and tripod in one hand, I asked someone, who asked someone, who got me in touch with someone who opened the chapel doors JUST FOR ME.
I got a private tour of this church building while the street out front was filled with thousands of people enjoying the festivities.
This is the what is looks like behind the front doors:
It is the oldest church in Palmyra but also the newest building since it was somewhat reconstructed in the 1800′s.
The workmanship was beautiful. Apparently it was built in one year. A record during that time period and I would say a record by today’s standards!
I think this is the Methodist Church. I’m not sure. I could probably go outside and find out for sure, but it’s kind of cold, and I’m all warm inside my house. 
I’m learning that a camera, tripod, and nice demeanor can get you into places you might otherwise not be able to see.
