This photo was taken on Sunday afternoon around 12:45 pm along the Friendly Avenue entrance of Guilford College. If we had to guess, we would say that this co-ed, dressed in her Sunday best, was walking home from church. If she is a Quaker, she was walking home from "meeting."
The Quakers first came to the area in 1750, naming their settlement New Garden. The land was described as "this majestic wilderness." By 1837, they opened a co-educational New Garden Boarding School. As explained on the Guilford College website, the campus was even a station on the Underground Railroad. In the 1800's, the school evolved into Guilford College-- the fourth oldest degree-granting institution in North Carolina. Guilford College is designated a National Historic District by the U.S. Department of the Interior. Students can't help but feel that they are part of something special.
Except for the asphalt road, this foggy, wet, winter scene could have been a photo from a hundred years ago. We will share it on Watery Wednesday.
Very special. A nice write-up about one of our outstanding academic institutions. They host the summer Eastern Musical festival which draws talent from everywhere and their early college program has received national attention.
Posted by: Jane Mitchell | Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 08:19 AM
I love the way the buildings are blurred out by the fog!
Posted by: Judy | Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 10:07 AM
Top shot.
Posted by: J Bar | Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 07:14 PM
Oh, it brings back memories. Though I must admit I was not returning from church, but going "through the woods" in front of
Foust Building to reach Jackson Library (on a sister campus). Days like this always make me feel transported.
Posted by: Alice | Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 11:57 PM
That is a lot of Quaker history and a fine photo.
Posted by: Dina | Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 07:18 AM
This is a beautiful photo, catching everyday life and elevating it to be more than just a girl walking in the fog ...
Posted by: Stephanieburtwilliams.blogspot.com | Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 01:48 PM
I love the mood created by this photograph. Very well done.
Posted by: Carver | Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 10:45 PM
Hello,
grazie di essere passato nel mio blog...
questa foto mi piace molto.....
Buon fine settimana :-)
Posted by: 26esimogiorno | Friday, January 22, 2010 at 07:06 AM
The photo lives a deep impression - look like she is pushing against some imaginary force - great moment!
Posted by: Ellie | Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 11:33 AM