by Architectural Observer | Jul 11, 2024 | Blog, Observations
It’s been more than two years since an intriguing San Francisco house built in the Stick style was posted on Old House Dreams. Though in deteriorated condition, the house retained many beautiful and historic features (typical of quality houses built in the...
by Architectural Observer | Dec 31, 2023 | Blog, Observations
by Architectural Observer | Nov 28, 2023 | Blog, Observations
Honestly, who hasn’t thought at one time or another about living in the perfect society — a sensible and ideal Shangri-La? Life, one might lament, would be so much better if only everyone could see things as clearly as I do! Whatever. The concept itself...
by Architectural Observer | Oct 30, 2023 | Blog, Observations
Now entering its terminal stage, the cancerous war on historic structures continues its relentless advance. The number of old buildings which have already been forever lost is mind-numbing and there is no end in sight. The accelerated removal of our historic...
by Architectural Observer | Sep 5, 2023 | Blog, Observations
When the historic preservation movement began roughly a century ago, early efforts were focused on buildings associated with the the founding of the nation and the people instrumental in it. The majority of them are imposing structures of style and substance. Today...
by Architectural Observer | Sep 1, 2023 | Blog, Observations
As a rule of thumb, people don’t blog because they hate it; they blog because they enjoy it! I used to love blogging and sharing my passion for history and quirky architecture with others… historic architecture has always been my passion; I can’t remember a time when...
