Portraits of Noah Brown and Lelia Anderson The origins of Noah Brown are not entirely clear, though a marriage record from 1888 gives a birthdate of 1860 in Amelia County, Virginia. Of interest in the same record is how his parents were listed as father “Johnson” and mother as “Betsy Ann Johnson.” Should this birth … Read more
We only had a moment to visit Bluefield. During that time we were struck by the urban character of a few blocks. When we arrived work was being undertaken to install what appeared to be a bus stop canopy. Nearby were several simple two- to six-story buildings with an urban character. Once could be mistaken … Read more
Keyport High School, located at 351 Broad Street in Keyport. The brick structure showcases classic 1930s-era school architecture, characterized by its textured brown brickwork, a decorative stone-arched central entrance with double doors, and a distinct castle-like crenellated roofline. The side entrance to Keyport High School features an ornate, Gothic Revival pointed stone archway adorned with … Read more
The iconic Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts complex located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City. The three major buildings framing the central courtyard (Josie Robertson Plaza) are: The night of our visit, Modest Mussorgsky’s opera Boris Godunov was playing at the Metropolitan Opera on October 17, 2021. This performance … Read more
his building is located at 135 W Main St, Wardensville, WV 26851. Built in 1910, this historic property consists of a mixed-use commercial space on the ground floor and multiple residential apartment units above. The side of the exterior wall prominently features a large bottle cap mosaic mural titled “Son of Man”. Created by West … Read more
John Noble Pierson (1855-1930) was an accomplished terra cotta modeler and architect. He attended the Cooper Institute, the Boston school of Art and the Boston School of Sculpture. The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston was founded in 1870 and initially located on the top floor of the Boston Athenaeum. In 1876 the museum moved … Read more
The historic architecture in Schellsburg reflects its roots as an early 19th-century transportation hub along the historic Lincoln Highway (Route 30). The town’s core is designated as the Schellsburg Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places, showcasing a beautifully preserved continuum of Federal and Victorian architectural styles. The prominent buildings flanking both sides … Read more
Tower of Voices with 40 bells – one for each passenger and crew member who died in the crash of Flight 93. Even with a gentle wind the bells begin to ring. This is just off the road leading to the museum and viewing platform. The concrete and glass visitor center, while minimalistic in design, … Read more
Hillsdale has a number of multi-story historic brick buildings, some with elaborate brickwork. This building has been adapted on the ground floor. The upper floor is largely intact. There are three bays divided by pilasters running the length of the second floor. The central bay has a round arched window with the central of three … Read more
This image captures the central green and landscaped gardens of Peddler’s Village, an outdoor shopping and dining destination. Located in Lahaska, Pennsylvania, this 42-acre countryside attraction features colonial-style architecture, independently owned specialty boutiques, and vibrant seasonal floral displays Another view of the central green at Peddler’s Village. The building in the background features classic colonial-style … Read more