by Architectural Observer | Aug 28, 2018 | Blog, Observations
Today’s observations were made in north-central Kansas, an area distinguished by structures built of native limestone. The region is known locally as “post rock country” because of the numerous stone fence posts created by early settlers. The use...
by Architectural Observer | Aug 23, 2018 | Blog, Observations
A product of the Works Progress Administration (WPA), the city park of Hill City, Kansas, remains as a beautiful and functional example of numerous similar projects scattered around the country. Built in the WPA Rustic style, the structures found here incorporate...
by Architectural Observer | Aug 19, 2018 | Blog, Observations
Just back from a road trip! Today, a collection of miscellaneous structures and details stretching from southwest Nebraska to central Kansas. There’s no particular theme; all just have something of interest: ...
by Architectural Observer | Aug 10, 2018 | Blog, Observations
Houses built of sod were once plentiful across the Great Plains where trees were scarce. Built of blocks of earth cut from the ground, the later and more refined versions also incorporated many purchased materials such as windows, doors and dimensioned lumber for the...
by Architectural Observer | Aug 9, 2018 | Blog, Observations
Last September I posted about a senior storage facility er, “senior apartments” which I found to be disturbing for several reasons. I recently ran across a similar project which gives the bleak and utilitarian exterior an additional synthetic...
by Architectural Observer | Aug 3, 2018 | Blog, Drag Queen Architecture
Hidden behind a luxurious growth of privacy hedges and various plants, the house evokes an air of ancient, dignified, mystery and intrigue – an atmosphere rarely experienced in this corner of southwestern Nebraska. A break in the hedge for the walkway reveals...
