by Architectural Observer | Dec 1, 2016 | Blog, Observations
I’ve always been intrigued with strictly utilitarian spaces – especially those which are forgotten, neglected or awkward. Here are a few unsung spaces I’ve run across recently: ...
by Architectural Observer | Nov 30, 2016 | Blog, Observations
It used to be that you could always count on banks to maintain their facilities with the utmost care. They’re a lot like most funeral homes in that regard; they typically look groomed and manicured and maintained. So I was kind of surprised to see this rather...
by Architectural Observer | Nov 29, 2016 | Blog, Drag Queen Architecture, Observations
At first glance, this mid-20th century storefront seems to be just that; mid-20th century. A look above the metal canopy shows a Victorian storefront of limestone which has been painted. The replacement windows are not very compatible with the surrounding historic...
by Architectural Observer | Nov 29, 2016 | Blog, Observations
I had the opportunity to take my camera out for a spin this Thanksgiving weekend… the mood was not at all surreal as it had been last week. I found lots of interesting buildings; they haven’t all been torn down yet. Thanks for joining me! ...
by Architectural Observer | Nov 29, 2016 | Blog, Observations
What a difference 48 years can make – especially in terms of style or fashion. The photos below demonstrate not just a change in stylistic preferences, but also in jail design. Already out of fashion when completed in 1907, this crenelated example of the...
by Architectural Observer | Nov 25, 2016 | Blog, Observations
The soft brick used to construct the back wall of an 1890’s commercial building has provided the perfect medium for generations of young graffiti artists to leave their mark. It may not be as colorful or loud as the work of spray paint artists, but is still...
