The recent temperature fluctuations have been quite dramatic, with temperatures sometimes dropping or rising by 40-degree increments from day to day. As much as the temperature changes have been dramatic, there have been equally dramatic aesthetic changes to some of the city's churches, literally washing their colors from shades of red to frosted crystal. Just take a look at the transformations seen earlier today where three of the city's glorious churches were blanketed by frost caused from the cold building materials meeting the warmer temperatures.
It was the Upper West Arts Center, formerly the Richmond Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, that was the real head turner. The entire structure was frosted over, concealing any hints that there was a red facade underneath. First Presbyterian's spire was also stunning to see, as was the Gothic Saint Louis Church, which only showed traces of medina sandstone. This was the first time that I had ever seen any of these structures change in appearance due to winter's frosty fickleness. I spoke to one gentleman outside of the Upper West Side Arts Center who commented on the building's architectural beauty. I pointed out the frosted casing, and he was suddenly struck that the church was not naturally gray in color - that's how powerful the impact was.
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It was the Upper West Arts Center, formerly the Richmond Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, that was the real head turner. The entire structure was frosted over, concealing any hints that there was a red facade underneath. First Presbyterian's spire was also stunning to see, as was the Gothic Saint Louis Church, which only showed traces of medina sandstone. This was the first time that I had ever seen any of these structures change in appearance due to winter's frosty fickleness. I spoke to one gentleman outside of the Upper West Side Arts Center who commented on the building's architectural beauty. I pointed out the frosted casing, and he was suddenly struck that the church was not naturally gray in color - that's how powerful the impact was.
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WOW I did not even recognize the WSAC building. That is really beautiful