by Architectural Observer | Feb 10, 2017 | Blog, Observations
The majority of house museums scattered throughout the country rely heavily upon conjecture and the acquisition of period pieces to recreate the past. The Gothic Revival style Koester house is delightfully different, and doesn’t feel overly curated or...
by Architectural Observer | Feb 8, 2017 | Blog, Observations
Lustrons pop up when you least expect them. I hadn’t run across any in a long time and then, BAM, two in one day! Both have had alterations and differing levels of maintenance. If you’re not familiar with Lustron houses, here is a bit of history on them...
by Architectural Observer | Feb 7, 2017 | Blog, Observations
Many communities dotting the Great Plains initially grew and flourished in the early 20th century – roughly the same time period which saw the Arts and Crafts movement blossom. Therefore, its not surprising that the Craftsman style was quite popular in these...
by Architectural Observer | Feb 6, 2017 | Blog, Observations
Underutilized and undervalued properties are frequently prone to conversions which compromise their architectural integrity. Here are just two examples of structures which have been converted to uses quite different from their original functions. First, a...
by Architectural Observer | Feb 6, 2017 | Blog, Observations
More random scenes from Flyover Country…
by Architectural Observer | Feb 3, 2017 | Blog, Observations
Standing out in sharp contrast to its more conventional neighbors, this vintage dome home appears to have been vacant for an extended period of time. It’s sad to see “the home of the future” look so decrepit. Buckminster Fuller, American inventor,...
