Brick Manor House in Morristown It's been more than 3,000 years because Native Americans initially worked out the land under modern Morristown, nevertheless the town has actually continued to be in the limelight of history considering that European settlement within the very early 1600s. George Washington selected the well known Morristown Green as the place within his Revolutionary War head office within 1777, relocating to the Ford Mansion, which still stands up, within 1780. The Morris Canal, which enabled products to flow created by the Delaware to the Hudson was developed in the town within 1822. Samuel Morse developed the very first telegraph on January 6th 1838 at the Speedwell Ironworks in Morristown, beginning the details age
The Rivercene Mansion, a Civil War era country home in New Franklin, Missouri, is known to be haunted by the souls of previous owners. The Kinney family, the original owners of the house in the late 1800’s, had eight members of their family die in the house. Joseph Kinney, the father of the Kinney children, was a steamboat captain along the Missouri River who work hard and saved money to built the house in 1869, he died of natural causes in 1892. Six of the eleven children died before the age of seven. The youngest son, Noble Kinney, suffered the most tragic of the deaths: he fell over the second story balcony and down the main staircase, he died instantly.
Bernard Maybeck Bernard Maybeck was an eclectic American architect of the late 19th and early 20th century. He was known for his ability to fuse and experiment with many different styles of architecture, creating a blend of modern and historicism in his buildings. First serving as a teacher and then as an architect he influenced and shaped the Bay Area as it grew. To begin with, Bernard Maybeck was born in the outskirts of New York to German immigrant parents. His father, being a carpenter wanted young Maybeck to draw and work with his hands.
It has to be difficult for someone to leave the only place they have ever known, and move to an entirely different continent, but yet it has to be truly brave too. Many immigrants left their homes, and traveled thousands of miles to The United States of America, in search of not only a new life, but a better way of life. In New York City, in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, on 97 Orchard Street, stands a monumental building. The Tenement Museum is a historical site, which reflects the time span of 1863 -1935, during some of the peak years of European immigration to America.
The Conjuring is based on what is believed to be a true story as told through the files of paranormal investigators. The Perron family hired the Warrens to investigate the scary happenings in the house. Deaths at the Farmhouse The earliest picture of the Arnold farmhouse dates back to 1885. Since the Arnolds built the home, at least ten people have died there.
Though Fred Wilson specializes in creating works of art that represent his perception of American history and American society as a whole, Wilson’s Drip Drop Plop came into creation as a representation, primarily, of Americas repetitive racial history against African Americans. When Fred Wilson was asked to be the American representative at the Venice Biennale, Wilson thought that it would be best to incorporate glass unto his work, something that Venice is well familiarized with, taking in mind that it is a city generally known for its glass manufacturing. The medium which Fred Wilson chose consisted of black glass shaped in the form of droplets and puddles. He chose to work particularly with black glass for his display as a representation
Secure Dwellings: Rejoicing in Hope Secure Dwellings continues to assist homeless children and their female caregivers throughout the state of Alabama and surrounding states. The program is currently serving 10 mothers and 22 children as of this board meeting date. I often wonder how they able to continue live with all of the unfortunate circumstances and experiences that have cause their lives to be in disarray, some situations due to poor choices and sometimes due to no fault of their own. The more I ponder that question the following scripture came to mind, “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.”
Old World Coffee Shops “The Front Porch” by Chester McCovey brings up how front porches aren’t used for socializing anymore and sit for a use of decoration. Front porches were the main social center in a house. Front porches connected a neighborhood. Front yards were used for kids to play, now it’s just another yard to decorate. Now people are out driving, sitting indoors in air conditioning, connecting on social media.
Have you ever just paid close attention will driving, noticing the scenery around you? Seeing so many people in need holding up signs and let’s not forget the ones outside stores asking for change. More importantly all the news talk about natural disasters, employment rate, and crime? We as a humans need pull together and help fix the problem. Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit successful organization that helps fix these problems one-step at a time, and now it’s worldwide.
Frank Lloyd Wright is considered to be the pioneer of modern architecture. He created an identity for American architecture, while rejecting Neoclassical and Victorian style designs. Wright called this “organic architecture”. It is architecture that is simple, yet modern and co-exists with architecture. He provided a new perspective on architecture and “The American Style”.
Council House 2 (CH2) of Melbourne is considered to be the most advanced commercial building in Australia. It is used by city council since 2006. CH2 was constructed because of the spatial problem in the building. The council decided a grreb building that would be an example of sustainable building around thw world. Council House 2 was thought for the well-being of its community and employees.
Walking up to the magnificent La Pedrera building the first thing I had to see was the pillar known as the elephant's foot. This pillar is notorious and was mentioned in the reading due it occupying too much space on the sidewalk of Passeig de Gracia. During construction Gaudi was informed of this by the government and told to make modifications, but Gaudi wouldn't budge. He wrote a letter back to the government and stated that if he were to modify the pillar, he would include a mocking inscription that would be-little the government. Fortunately the government rethought their demands and the pillar wasn't changed but this small aspect of the construction process I find awesome.
New designs have been adopted since the onset of architecture, and thus, with the concentration of a history of architecture, new phenomenon and innovations are realized that would help in further explanation and address of other necessities in the same sector. A concentration in the History of architecture and landscape architecture as a course incorporates more than one element of
Decorative Choices For Your New Concrete Driveway If you 're tired of the maintenance needs of a dirt or gravel driveway, then it 's time to consider installing something more permanent. One option is concrete. Concrete driveways are durable and they can be stylish too. You generally have more options with concrete than you do with asphalt since concrete is lighter in color and can be dyed easily.
“Biophilic design is the deliberate attempt to translate an understanding of biophilia into the design of the built environment” (Kellert, 2008). It involves building and landscape design that enhance human well-being by fostering positive connections between people and natural environment. It is an innovative design approach that aims to maintain, enhance and restore the benefits of experiencing nature in the built environment. It starts by observing the effect of the mutual interaction between the natural and the built environment. The learned knowledge is then reflected onto the design and construction of the built environment.
