by Architectural Observer | Oct 15, 2017 | Blog, Observations
The best way to experience “flyover country” is to drive through it. Here are a few scenes which caught my eye this afternoon in the center of the nation: ...
by Architectural Observer | Oct 12, 2017 | Blog, Observations
An early 20th century commercial building, though modest, still retained its original wood double-hung windows until recently. Built in 1917, the Commercial Style structure is typical of many storefronts of its era. The large double-hung windows, an integral part of...
by Architectural Observer | Oct 1, 2017 | Blog, Observations, Projects
Historic preservationists understand the term “stabilization” to mean putting the brakes on further decay of historic structures by making them watertight, structurally braced, and resistant to animals, vegetation and vandals. Also known as...
by Architectural Observer | Sep 23, 2017 | Blog, Observations
When Louis Sullivan coined the term “form follows function” in 1896 he could not have been thinking of these recently constructed “senior apartments” – though the structure aptly illustrates his observation. The form of this building...
by Architectural Observer | Sep 21, 2017 | Blog, Observations
This wood structure probably dates to around 1900 – making it a late example of both the Italianate style and false-front buildings. Located in Lebanon, Kansas, a town at the geographic center of the 48 contiguous states, the original and present uses of the...
by Architectural Observer | Sep 20, 2017 | Blog, Observations
Last weekend I ventured across Highway 36 in Kansas for the state’s 11th annual “Treasure Hunt”, a state-long flea market. I was hoping to get lots of interesting photos of architecture along the way, but few opportunities were to be found. I did,...
