Downtown – Munfordville, Kentucky (2012)
A mural recognized the role of Munfordville in the Civil War when a siege occurred in September 1862. The Munfordville Presbyterian Church was commandeered by the Union Army for use as a hospital. Those who died in battle or of wounds were removed to Nashville. Another 359 who died from...
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Field Notes: Common Destiny
A spirit of harmony can only survive if each of us remembers, when bitterness and self-interest seem to prevail, that we share a common destiny.Barbara Jordan, 1976
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Field Notes: Annual Fundraiser
The Michigan Historic Preservation Network will be having their Fall Benefit at the Oddfellows Hall in Southwest Detroit. Latino music and food will be featured, in this beautifully restored historic building. To RSVP, you may visit www.mhpn.org or call 517-371-8080.
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Hands Across Woodward – Detroit, Michigan
In 2007, an effort was made to encourage civic unity in the communities lining the 26 mile long Woodward Avenue between downtown Detroit and Pontiac. Citizens gathered and held hands. While a continuous line was not possible, there were many spirited pockets. The Madam Cadillac dance company added to the...
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Metropolitan United Methodist Church – Detroit, Michigan
The Metropolitan Methodist Church cornerstone, for this building constructed in 1922. Pointed arch entrance with trumeau dividing a pair of double doors to either side. A mural showing the circuit rider, "Francis Asbury The Apostle of the Long Trail." Early Methodists in America would spread the gospel riding on horse...
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Downtown – Almont, Michigan
Probably the most impressive historic building in Almont is the First Congregational Church. The prominent tower and spire, steeply pitched roof, and wall buttresses all combine to create a strong architectural statement. Downtown Almont is fortunate to have a number of attractive two and three-story brick buildings. A handful have...
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Wyandotte Memorial Recreation Center – Wyandotte, Michigan
We were called in to evaluate an indoor public pool that had been closed for some time. Originally it was dedicated in memory of those who served in the U.S. armed forces. Pool equipment was later dedicated in memory of Mark Ebendick in 1995. The outdoor appearance is factory like...
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Visit to Detroit, Michigan (2001)
While ostensibly our visit on June 20, 2001, to see the Detroit Tigers play the New York Yankees, a game which they won 5-2 with a rain delay. Given my curiosity about all things Detroit, I also used this as an opportunity to explore the surrounding neighborhood. In so doing...
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