Corinthian
by Cheri Randolph
Title
Corinthian
Artist
Cheri Randolph
Medium
Photograph
Description
Built in 1859-61 by Smith Daniell who only lived in the large mansion for a few weeks before he died. The Windsor plantation once sprawled over 2,600 acres. Legend says that from a roof observatory, Mark Twain watched the Mississippi River in the distance.
A Yankee soldier was shot in the front doorway of the home. During the Civil War the mansion was used as a Union hospital and observation post, thus sparing it from being burned by Union troops.
However, after the Civil War, during a house party on February 17, 1890 a guest left a lighted cigar on the upper balcony and Windsor burned to the ground. Everything was destroyed except 23 of the columns, balustrades and iron stairs.
A family cemetery is located nearby, now completely overgrown with vines and brush. This is the location of the graves of Smith Daniel, his wife and her parents along with their children and some other family members.
A small number of visitors each year claim to have seen the ghost of a Yankee Soldier in full uniform lurking around the columns.
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July 23rd, 2012
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Comments (25)
Shijun Munns
This shot leaves one with a strong sense of the grandeur of a bygone era! voted!
Cheri Randolph replied:
Shijun, Thanks for your compliment & vote. You are correct, it must have been quite grand for the ruins are hauntingly beautiful even today.
Randy Rosenberger
A very honorable position on our FEATURED ARTWORK section of our site! This is one fine photo op, and very well presented of natural beauty at its finest! I Love Featuring lovely works such as this on our site, so thanks much for sharing, and You got my fave and vote on this beauty!
Cheri Randolph replied:
Randy, Thanks so much! It is an honor to be selected, and I sure appreciate your fave & vote, too!
Ramon Fernandez
Oh Cheri, I have found a veritable buffet in your galleries here. We enjoy shooting the same things, architecture, ruins, cemeteries, cultures. etc. Im in heaven here in your galleries.
Cheri Randolph replied:
Ramon, I am delighted that you enjoyed them so. Thanks for commenting and I am looking forward to seeing more of your work as it is uploaded.
Cheri Randolph
Nadine & Bob, Thanks so much for featuring "Corinthian" in the USA Artist News Group. I greatly appreciate your support!
Bob Hislop
great image, very interesting history also, v6.
Cheri Randolph replied:
Bob, Glad you enjoyed it. The location is worth a side trip if you are in the area. Appreciate your vote.
Cheri Randolph
Randy, Thanks for your favorable compliment and the F/V. Your visits are always appreciated!
Randy Rosenberger
Cheri, I love the style of the columns, the antiquity of this piece, and the ruins so well captured! Nice job, Cheri! fave and vote
Cheri Randolph
Maria, I sincerely appreciate the feature of "Corinthian" in the Photographer's Cafe Group. Thanks!
Douglas Barnard
Thanks for sharing what you know about this mansion. I love history and historical architecture. I sometimes wish the ruins could tell us about the people who lived there-were they happy etc. etc.
Cheri Randolph
Douglas, thanks for your comment. I've visited this site probably 10-12 times over the years, and that is my thought too. I wonder just how grand it once was. Apparently, the only rendition of the original house known to exist is a very simple sketch by a Civil War soldier, and that is reproduced on a plaque at the site.
Douglas Barnard
Stunning architecture Cheri -excellent capture!!! Would not mind to have seen the original building.
Cheri Randolph
Krista, many thanks for the feature of "Corinthian" in your group "Collector's Treasures".
Cheri Randolph
Byron, I'm glad that you enjoyed viewing this one. You're correct that ancient Greeks would be impressed to see the extent of their architectural influence. It's difficult to believe that this is located in a heavily wooded area of Mississippi. Thanks for the vote!
Byron Varvarigos
The ancient Corinthian sculptors would surely be flattered to see these columns, 2,000 years after their time and in such a different land! I like your perspective and the clouds over these more modern ruins, Cheri! V! : )
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