Secrets of the 8th Ward . Key Charm Necklace

Description

Large 3" long x 1.75" wide silver metal key strung onto a twisted rope chain. The mystery key is engraved with an "8" on both sides. Simple and stylish.

Approx. Length ~ 28" Long with a 3" Key Drop

All patinas are natural and created over time. Authentic vintage, one-of-a-kind.

Artist Signed and Dated

Inspired by the following...

Location: Harrisburg, PA Era: Latter half of the 1800's... The Old 8th Ward was notoriously known for its rowdiness and "the canal boating men tried to gain practical experience in every form of wickedness the town could ladle up". Through the diverse populace of immigrants, several chuches thrived. One in particular is the St. Lawrence German Catholic Church which was hand built by Father Clemens A. Koppernagle in 1869. He served as his own contractor and architect. He was said to have labored "day by day, for years, alone and unassisted, ...[he] sawed and hewed and carved until creations of beauty stood forth beneath his chisel and mallet." I have imagined that Father Koppernagle built a secret vault hidden deep within the church's basement foundation. The vault was filled with many treasures, relics, and secret documents during the Civil War. Father Koppernagle wore the key to the vault around his neck until the day he died. The location of the vault beneath the sod remains a mystery to this day...

For more information on The Old 8th Ward:
http://www.old8thward.com/

Added on Oct 06, 2009