by Architectural Observer | Jan 7, 2018 | Blog, Observations
Not platted until 1886, the town of Haigler, Nebraska, is an unlikely spot to find a house built in the Gothic Revival style. Most popular in the mid-19th century, the romantic style was never commonplace anywhere in Nebraska for houses; it is especially surprising...
by Architectural Observer | Jan 6, 2018 | Blog, Drag Queen Architecture, Observations
It has finally warmed up a bit so I took the camera out for a spin today. I was surprised to see that an old house I had noticed on a previous journey had changed, umm… dramatically. Unfortunately, I had not photographed the house earlier. However, Google did...
by Architectural Observer | Jan 2, 2018 | Blog, Observations
The recent cold weather has made it more appealing to stay home and look through old photos than to go out and take new ones! Here are three old houses which have survived to the present day. The historic photos were found at estate sales or flea markets; I decided...
by Architectural Observer | Jan 1, 2018 | Blog, Observations
Those who are passionate about old buildings have often wondered why there has long been such a bias toward them. Those of us who value old buildings (including houses) understand that these places typically have numerous attributes; they are frequently built of...
by Architectural Observer | Dec 29, 2017 | Blog, Observations
It’s the exceedingly rare house-in-distress which is treated to a truly historically-correct restoration. And it’s almost as uncommon to find a neglected house which receives a merely architecturally respectful renovation. Most dilapidated houses which...
by Architectural Observer | Dec 27, 2017 | Blog, Observations
Welcome to the 1956 “Parade of Homes” sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City! We’ll take a look at ten of the fifty-five houses featured in the ninety-six page “plan and guide book” published in conjunction...
