The Farmers Market in Saline while having no permanent market sheds, does have a handsome sign. Also a bike rack and a doghouse send a signal to two key constituencies – dog owners and cyclists that they are welcome to participate in the market. The doghouse was built and painted by volunteers as a fundraiser … Read more
The ceiling fan with globe light did not create the sort of effect we wanted in our dining room. After taking a few pictures of the space we headed to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Knoxville. The fixture we selected resembled several others with thin molded arms holding cut glass shades. When we picked … Read more
The Maryland State House was built between 1772 and 1779. It served as the Capitol of the United States from November 26, 1783 to August 13, 1784. This state house is the oldest in the nation still in legislative use. General George Washington resigned his commission before the Continental Congress here on December 23, 1783. … Read more
The entrance gate to Biltmore sets the tone for what is to follow. The architectural details inside include elaborate carvings, pinnacles, and gargoyles. Inside the wrought iron chandelier spans multiple floors within the stairwell. Another view from the rooftop overlooking the varied roof forms and dormers with the mountains in the background. View of the … Read more
Newberry Opera House has a prominent central location, owing to their important social and civic function. The clock tower helps to make the main entrance stand out, as does the prominent canopy over the entrance. The Ritz Theatre is a second performing arts venue and home of the Newberry Community Players. While less prominent than … Read more
The Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation began in 1964 on Liverpool Street. James D. Van Trump and Arthur P. Ziegler, Jr., discouraged by the enormity of local architectural losses through urban redevelopment and general indifference, were walking along this sadly sagging late Victorian avenue. As rays from the falling sun picked out the detailing of … Read more
Cumberland is at the confluence of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and the National Road. During the Civil War this made Cumberland an important command and control center. Today the community has an active focus on tourism and outdoor recreation. The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal ran from Georgetown in Washington D.C. (Mile 0) to Cumberland, … Read more
George Rogers Clark floated down the Ohio River with sixty civilians and established a settlement on Corn Island. It was not only the beginning of Louisville, but also part of a secret plan to invade British territory during the American Revolution. Early maps of the Falls of the Ohio detailed the river because it was … Read more
