by Architectural Observer | Jan 8, 2026 | Blog, Observations
Not all breakfast nooks of the past were created equal. Especially popular in the 1920’s, breakfast nooks retained their popularity in various forms for decades until finally devolving into the now-ubiquitous “breakfast bar” — a euphemism for...
by Architectural Observer | Jan 1, 2026 | Blog, Observations
It was with a fair amount of trepidation that I approached the first images of the recently listed Adams house in Vinita, Oklahoma, on Zillow. We first saw the house back in 2023 when it re-appeared on the market after failing to sell when listed in 2010....
by Architectural Observer | Nov 28, 2023 | Blog, Observations
Honestly, who hasn’t thought at one time or another about living in the perfect society — a sensible and ideal Shangri-La? Life, one might lament, would be so much better if only everyone could see things as clearly as I do! Whatever. The concept itself...
by Architectural Observer | Oct 30, 2023 | Blog, Observations
Now entering its terminal stage, the cancerous war on historic structures continues its relentless advance. Two of my previous posts, The War On Old Buildings – Part 1 and The War On Old Buildings – Part 2, illustrated how both printed school textbooks and television...
by Architectural Observer | Sep 5, 2023 | Blog, Observations
When the historic preservation movement began roughly a century ago, early efforts were focused on buildings associated with the the founding of the nation and the people instrumental in it. The majority of them are imposing structures of style and substance. Today...
