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Title
Ghost Of The Underground - Prospect Place
Artist
Lianne Schneider
Medium
Digital Art - Digital Painting/photographic Art
Description
Another in the Plantation/Estate series - digitally hand painted.
This mansion, owned by a wealthy abolitionist, was once a stop on the underground railroad. A gateway to freedom for hundreds of slaves, it was also the last stop for many who arrived in terrible physical condition and died there.
The television series Ghost Adventures filmed here and claimed this to be one of the scariest places they�d ever visited.
Mansion details:
Builder: George Willison Adams
Date: 1856 - 1857
Style: Greek Revival / Italianate
Square Footage: 9500 sq/ft
"Prospect Place" was the home of the George Willison Adams family of Dresden, Ohio, in the 19th & 20th centuries. This structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is currently in the process of being restored. In the 1850s and 1860s the house was a station on the "Underground Railroad". Although a few fine homes remain in Dresden from this era, Prospect Place is the last remaining Dresden area mansion (There were five: Prospect Place; River Dale; Mulberry Grove; Maple Hollow and Elm Grove), the others have met the fate of time and neglect and are no more. These were the homes of the "Lords of the Valley", men of great influence and wealth who helped tame a new land and create a community. We are restoring this home as a memorial to times gone by and to give the Dresden area back a piece of an ever-vanishing history.
Prospect Place was a station on the "Underground Railroad" and was used to safely move escaped slaves to freedom. African American refugees who had escaped slavery in the South would be kept in the basement of the mansion. They would be given food, lamps, blankets and whatever they lacked for their trip further north along the Underground Railroad. Prospect Place was one of the largest stations on the Underground Railroad in the state of Ohio. Bounty hunters from the south regularly roamed the Ohio countryside looking for runaway slaves, the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 made this legal, even though Ohio was a free state. It was a very risky business to be involved in liberating these people.
George W Adams and his father's family were among the earliest settlers of Muskingum County. Leaving the beautiful Virginia home in Fauquier (Fa-keer) County because of his strong abolition views and believing implicitly in the doctrine "that all men are born free and equal" -- an idea which had few followers among Virginia slave holders of that day -- he gave his slaves their freedom and sought a new home in a state where men were not held in bondage and where thought was free..
George Willison Adams, the youngest of George Adams, came with his father to Ohio in 1808, being at that time nearly eight years of age. They settled in Madison Township and spent their remaining days in Muskingum County. About the year 1828 George W Adams and his brother Edward built a large flouring mill at the place that became known as Adams Mills. This being the first enterprise of that character in all that section of the country. A little later they built another large mill near the town of Dresden.
MCN :: CFWPP-KWJVW-67EM8 � derivative � digital painting based on a photo in the public domain.
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May 24th, 2012
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Strykersville, NY - United States
Jrr - wow, I'm so surprised and so honored that you would feature this architectural piece in your wonderful group LOVING THE COLOR ORANGE. What a treat - thank you so much.
Batesville, AR - United States
Wonderful shot. These old plantations are an important part of american history,they should all be restored and maintained properly. voted
Langhorne, PA - United States
I read the bio of this place and being from Ohio ...Love the history..........now will find out more.!!...................fantastic capture.!!.........................................allen
Langhorne, PA - United States
I like the looks of this place.!!!..........very interesting.!!............................allen
Toronto, ON - Canada
What an amazing history behind this fabulous work Lianne...I so enjoyed reading about it...very touching and moving work! f/v
Fort Worth, Tx - United States
Lianne, I so enjoyed reading the amazing history behind this amazing home, it looks enchanting. You have presented it beautifully! V Shawn
Lianne Schneider replied:
Isn't it a grand old place? They're restoring it - in fact, it's probably close to done and I'm so glad. Too fabulous to let it go! Thanks Shawn.
Wahiawa, HI - United States
Yes!!! Ghost Adventures!! LOL Awesome!!
Lianne Schneider replied:
Kind of fun to see something you've worked on show up on TV - lol. Thank you again!
Cedar Rapids, Ia - United States
Lianne,This is awesome history and an amazing Building. You did a wonderful job on it.You are something dear , all the work you do is so great. Thank you for your darling kind comments. Thank you on comment of Barnacle too,your sweet and kind. Hugs,Marsha VF
Lianne Schneider replied:
Awww you are a sweetheart! I just love these old buildings. They have such character! Thanks so much hon. Hugs xo
Wahiawa, HI - United States
Your so welcome! I watching a show on this place and how haunted it is because of the underground road etc! Very interesting building! You captured the haunted sad and mysterious feeling to this perfectly!
Lianne Schneider replied:
I wonder if it was that episode of Ghost Adventures that you saw! I saw it reran a week or so ago. Thank you again, Elizabeth.
Green Lane, PA - United States
V/F!!!!! I wish you had been my history teacher! I might have paid more attention, way back then (I love history now), and actually liked history:>). Your work is obviously a labor of love - so rich in emotion, color, and interest. Your descriptions are awesome! Combine the two and you have an incredible work of art.
Lianne Schneider replied:
Lol - what a fabulous thing to say Carol!!! I do so love history and I think this whole architectural series comes out of that love. It's so incredibly wonderful to me that you feel that in my work, Carol and I can't tell you how much it means. Thank you.
London, Lo - United Kingdom
WOW! What fantastic artwork and an amazing history of FREEDOM. Wonderful.
Hawaii Kai, Shingle Springs, CA - United States
Beautifiul art! v/f
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you so much Cheryl - I'm just very honored and pleased by your visit and lovely comment.
Concho - Snowflake, AZ - United States
I thought this looked familiar! I loved the episode, and love your enhanced artwork even more! You've really captured the feel of the place. Have you sent a link to Ghost Adventures FaceBook page yet? They'd love this! F&V
Lianne Schneider replied:
It never occurred to me Peri - lol. But it's an idea certainly. So tickled that you liked this! Thank you so much!
Boise, ID - United States
Magnificent work on this beautiful image! v/f
Lianne Schneider replied:
How lovely of you to visit and leave such a wonderful comment Sandi - thank you so much.
Stalowa Wola, po - Poland
Absolutely beautiful,Lovely capture! F / V
Lianne Schneider replied:
I'm very honored by your visit and lovely comment Andrzerski. Thank you so much!
Lianne Schneider replied:
And my goodness I butchered your name by combining your first and last names...lol. My apologies Andrzej.
Sequim, WA - United States
An instant Favorite, Lianne! Love this mood! f/v/liked on Fb and Stumble pages.
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you so very much for that lovely comment Marie and I'm just thrilled you liked it!
Oxenford, Qu - Australia
Lianne, this is another superb creation and a great addition to your amazing portfolio. This has very much a "painting" feel to it... wonderful work, v/f+
Lianne Schneider replied:
Ah you are so generous Blair - I was hoping for an effect that matched the history and you make me believe I've achieved that. Thank you.
Capital Federal, Bu - Argentina
Gorgeous work! Voted.
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thanks so much - you're very kind to visit so many of my works. That means a great deal!
Rawdon, QC - Canada
beautiful haunting feel Lianne! please forgive me for not reading your description right now as I'll have to leave soon. But I like how you created this so expressive!
Lianne Schneider replied:
You're so sweet and so supportive Aimelle - thank you so much...what a terrific thing to say!
Guilford, CT - United States
OMG Lianne, this one gives me chills--you have absolutely captured the "aura" of this mansion, as well as beautiful digital work. It reminds me of a nearby State Hospital which has long closed its doors. Oh, if these walls could talk; and I dare say that these walls are talking! V/F
Lianne Schneider replied:
What a fabulous comment Cindy Lee - I'm just thrilled that you think I've captured the ghostly mood. Thank you so very much!!
Surprise, AZ - United States
I love this style of art. It's as if the wind is making everything move. Great Piece. V/F
Lianne Schneider replied:
That's one of the loveliest things anyone has ever said to me Allen - thank you so much for that!
Brookeville, MD - United States
Whoa!!! Lianne!!!! How magnificent!!!!!! Wonderful image ... and beautiful processing ... you are so talented!!! Wonderfully interesting history, also!!!! f/v
Lianne Schneider replied:
Sweetie you have more talent in your little finger...as the saying goes! But I'm just thrilled that you like it! Thank you!
Amarillo, Tx - United States
Love this image and wonderful effects, Lianne. f/v
Lianne Schneider replied:
How lovely of you Karen - that just means a great deal to me. Thank you so much.
Stalowa Wola, po - Poland
I love this,amazing work!!!
Lianne Schneider replied:
What an awesome and humbling comment from an artist of your caliber Andrzej. Thank you so very much.
Lakeland, FL - United States
what a fabulous history, I could imagine the haunted echos through out.
Lianne Schneider replied:
I hope to see it one day completely restored (I believe it is well on the way) and perhaps shoot it again when it doesn't feel so haunted. And yet, its history suggests that ghosts will always walk there! Thank you so much Sharon.
Storybrooke, ME - United States
Hauntingly beautiful Lianne. I love the way you created this fine piece. The presence of the old mansion reaches out. Wonderful write up - amazing history. -- v/f
Lianne Schneider replied:
What an amazing thing to say Bob - I can't thank you enough for that simply wonderful comment.
Culleoka, TN - United States
Wonderful post processing, Lianne. Very well done. Vote.
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thanks so very much Kristin - this one was a labor of love. I think the building is so unique and its history makes it all the more so.
Pavilion, NY - United States
Wonderful Lianne! Such a history! And the way you designed it gives it a surreal,almost otherworldly feel to the building.Outstanding!! :)
Lianne Schneider replied:
What a fabulous thing to say Rhonda - I'm just thrilled that you liked it!
Fife, Sc - United Kingdom
Lianne. This is a wonderful piece and the history is awesome too!!!
Lianne Schneider replied:
Andrew, it's so lovely to see you and thank you for this fabulous comment.
Port Huron, MI - United States
Beautiful!!!! V/F!
Lianne Schneider replied:
I hope to see it one day restored completely to its former grandeur. Perhaps I'll be able to do a before and after set! Thank you Cheryl.
Silicon Valley, CA - United States
Wow, you passion for art really shows through each strokes of this fantastic digital painting! Bravo, Lianne!!
Lianne Schneider replied:
Oh you can't imagine how much that means to me Xueling. Thank you so much.
Pueblo, CO - United States
I love this image! It's not just a picture of a building~which would still be incredible! It has a story and a message. God bless the abolitionists and God bless the men and women who risked their lives to save the Jews. God bless all people, known & unknown, who had the courage of their convictions. I love the sketchy feelings you rendered to this, the lighting, the drama in the sky. Beautiful work of art and God bless you! v/f
Lianne Schneider replied:
You are a remarkable friend, Lenore, and I'm so touched and moved by this thoughtful and meaningful comment. I might just stop here...because this one is pure gold. I so hoped the image would say all that and more. As for the blessings, I hope God blesses you as abundantly as you wish that for others. You deserve it. xox
Rehoboth, MA - United States
What an amazing history and beautiful place so perfectly presented by you!
Lianne Schneider replied:
What a very lovely thing to say Robin-lee. I'm so pleased and so grateful for your support.
Bucharest, Ro - Romania
Another wonderful addition to your outstanding portofolio, Lianne. Love the painterly quality in this work of yours. Absolutely marvelous. F,v. _____ Ana
Lianne Schneider replied:
You are so sweet Ana - thank you so much for your lovely and constant support.
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