Field Notes – Physical

The James and Mary Forsyth House, an architectural landmark located at 31 Albany Ave, Kingston, New York. A two-and-a-half story, brick Italian villa-style home designed by the renowned architect Richard Upjohn. Completed in 1851 for local attorney and politician James Forsyth and his wife, Mary. The house was widely known...

Trenton Battle Monument. Opened in 1896 to commemorate the American victories at the Battles of Trenton. St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 140 North Warren St. Built 1747-48; used as a hospital after the Battles of Trenton; buried in the churchyard is David Brearley, a signer of the U.S. Constitution. Quaker Meeting...

Salem has a wonderful mix of historical sites and unique public art to fill in many of the gaps in between. The two primary stories are related to the Witch trials and the lives tragically lost, and maritime activities that supported literary pursuits and an ambitious building program. Most notable...

Blame Vitruvius. In his treatise De Architectura around 27 BCE, the three elements critical to architecture were utilitas (function), firmitas (stability), and venustas (beauty). While so easy to articulate, in practice this harmony in buildings and places was and is so hard to achieve. Fast forward to Colonial America. Many...

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...

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: Center: The Metropolitan Opera House, easily recognizable by its five grand architectural arches and signature crystal chandeliers...

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. Museum of Fine Arts, Copley Square, Boston, Massachusetts. The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston was founded in 1870 and initially located...

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...

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...

Year 2015 The roots of our family garden date to Middlesboro, Kentucky. We had a raised bed garden at our house on North 25th Street. Zucchini and a few varieties of tomatoes that were harvested, July 24, 2015. A familiar pairing of freshly grown tomatoes and fresh eggs, August 27,...