Here is a photograph of a statue in which you might recognize the subjects. But this Mystery Photo is somewhat tricky. Identify the statue and tell us where it is now located. But be careful. Then send your idea of this mystery to elliott@brack.net, including your hometown.
Jay Altman was early on with the identification of the most recent mystery. The Columbia, S.C., resident wrote: “It is San Miguel Chapel, a Spanish colonial mission church in Santa Fe, N.M. Originally built around 1610, it is often referred to as the oldest church building in the continental United States. The church was rebuilt twice, once in the mid to late 17th century, and again in 1710 following the Pueblo Revolt. In both cases earlier pieces of the building may have been reused, though it is unclear to what extent. The wooden reredos, (an ornamental screen covering the wall behind the altar) which includes a wooden statue of Saint Michael, dating back to at least 1709, was added in 1798.”
The photograph came from Molly Titus of Peachtree Corners.
Others recognizing the photograph included Kay Montgomery of Duluth; Stew Ogilvie of Lawrenceville; George Graf, Palmyra, Va.; Lou Camerio, Lilburn; and Allan Peel, San Antonio, Tex., who added: “The adobe chapel is thought to have been built by Tlaxcalan Indians who came from old Mexico to New Mexico in 1598. It has undergone multiple repairs throughout its history. My wife and I visited the chapel in October 2016. As we walked into the chapel, our attention was immediately drawn toward the simple, but beautiful altar at the front of the church. (See photo at left.)
- SHARE A MYSTERY PHOTO: If you have a photo that you believe will stump readers, send it along (but make sure to tell us what it is because it may stump us too!) Send to: elliott@brack.net and mark it as a photo submission. Thanks.
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