by Architectural Observer | Nov 17, 2022 | Blog, Observations
As a former work-in-progress for over thirty years which combined multiple architectural influences and which is frequently described as “eclectic”, Woodland Palace is much more than eclectic; it’s downright eccentric — and happily so. While...
by Architectural Observer | Apr 29, 2022 | Blog, Projects
Progress at the Keys House has been slow recently, and the things that have been accomplished have been primarily of a maintenance-oriented nature. Boring stuff which itself necessitates further work to mitigate the damage done in the process of fixing other stuff....
by Architectural Observer | Oct 24, 2021 | Blog, Observations
In recent years we’ve looked at the stone carver’s art as Halloween approaches — both tombstones and mausoleums. This year we’ll look at something much, much, creepier… Just over forty years ago, a large monument comprised of giant...
by Architectural Observer | Sep 20, 2021 | Blog, Observations
It’s that time of year again… time for the 16th annual Highway 36 “Treasure Hunt”, a three-day flea market which stretches across the northernmost tier of Kansas counties. Fortunately we didn’t find much to haul home this year, but I did take...