Preservation in Pink

Additions: Entrances

Kaitlin — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:00:08 +0000

Buildings change over time, whether in appearance or function and one often affects the other. Sometimes changes are for access, protection from the elements, modernization, energy efficiency or maybe someone just wanted a change. Consider these entrance alterations as examples. Some entrances are seasonal, but others are meant to stay. This example is shows the […]

Preservation Photos #182

Kaitlin — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:42 +0000

The State House in the summer and winter.

Society for Industrial Archeology 2013

Kaitlin — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:00:39 +0000

The Society for Industrial Archeology is a diverse group of members, interested in industrial heritage, manufacturing, the built environment, bridges, transportation and more. In its own words: The Society for Industrial Archeology was formed in 1971 to promote the study, appreciation, and preservation of the physical survivals of our industrial and technological past. The word […]

Swinging Saturday

Kaitlin — Sat, 18 May 2013 15:00:27 +0000

Doesn’t everybody love swings, young and old alike? As long as I live, I’ll swing on the swings. My sisters will be sure to join. This swing set below is definitely an older model. Based on the size of it, it seems like it was always meant for young children. Are you out swinging in […]

Abandoned Vermont: Bloomfield Church

Kaitlin — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:29 +0000

Bloomfield, VT is a small crossroads on the Connecticut River. Across the bridge is Stratford, NH. The general store is closed and not many houses populate this town. This church sits next to the town offices, the former school. Based on the piles of boxes in the windows, the church is abandoned or sorely neglected […]

April Flamingo-grams

Kaitlin — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:28 +0000

Not that we’re halfway through May or anything like that. Here are April adventures, mostly in and around Vermont, with some excursion to CT and NY. (Hover over each photo for the caption.) March Flamingo-grams February Flamingo-grams January Flamingo-grams Thanksgiving Flamingo-grams, November Flamingo-grams, October Flamingo-grams

Preservation Photos #181

Kaitlin — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:13 +0000

Small Versions of Big Boxes

Kaitlin — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:00:28 +0000

Many of us are familiar with the debates of new Walmart stores (other big box chains apply here, too) and the effects that such development and business will have on existing business and surrounding communities. And then there is the dollar store debate as well, such as the example in Chester, VT. Relatively new to […]

Proctor Marble Bridge

Kaitlin — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:30:33 +0000

Proctor, Vermont is home to the marble bridge, a structure built in 1915 of reinforced concrete and marble. The bridge stands as a memorial to Fletcher D. Proctor, given by his mother Emily Dutton Proctor. This marble bridge replaced three previous covered bridges that spanned the Otter Creek. Located in Proctor is the Vermont Marble […]

Preservation ABCs: T is for Trees

Kaitlin — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:00:59 +0000

Preservation ABCs is a series that will work its way from A to Z, bringing words into conversation that are relevant to historic preservation, whether it’s an idea, feature or vocabulary term. The idea is to help you see preservation everywhere you look and wherever you go. Enjoy! See previous letters. ————————– T is for […]