Fun with Brick

Fun with Brick

Masons – and architects – used to be a lot less inhibited than they are today!  I recently ran across this building in southwestern Nebraska and was impressed with the playful masonry.  The windows on the main facade are replacements; they were likely...
Miscellaneous Houses

Miscellaneous Houses

I had planned to go on a road trip yesterday to digitally capture more architecture, but the weather was not cooperative, and today it is too cold.  Therefore, I am putting together some miscellaneous images I had previously taken.  They all have something of interest...
More Mid-Century Design

More Mid-Century Design

Some towns seem to have a glut of mid-20th century architecture.  Here are a few buildings – or parts of them – which exhibit design characteristic of the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s.  Just because.            ...
Prairie Plus

Prairie Plus

Loaded with unusual detailing, this interesting interpretation of the Prairie Style dates to around 1910 and is located in southwestern Nebraska.  Horizontality is emphasized through the use of contrasting wall cladding – the first story is clapboard while the...
High Style on the High Plains

High Style on the High Plains

This radio station in northwestern Kansas is a delightful example of mid-century modernism – and helps to explain both its original appeal and current popularity.  It’s quirky!  It’s fun!  Of course, this building might not have been so attractive...