Misc things that sprout in my mind (default cat)
Pittsburgh, PA – History Pittsburgh played an important part of America’s history. The early painting above show it has always been a gritty town that it remains today. Rust Belt Chic definitely describes the town. Continue reading Pittsburgh Again…
St Charles, MO – State Capital St Charles is like many other original State Capitals in that is was replaced by another city in later years. Those later years were only five years away. But St. Charles is still very … Continue reading Early State Capitals…
Disney World, FL – Epcot Disney World is very much a part of America. It is a place where we can imagine a different world. One without all the hatred and conflict. Many of us do just that. I was … Continue reading Land of Enchantment
fCotton Belt – 2002 I’m not sure where this pic was taken but it was obviously in one of our southern States where cotton was, and to a degree still is , king. Cotton is very much a part of … Continue reading King Cotton….
Springfield, IL – Lincoln This statue of Abe Lincoln is found on the grounds of the State Capital in Springfield IL. It is where he spent much of his very shortened adult life. Lincoln was a man who seemed to … Continue reading Lincoln…
Waterford, VA – Mill Waterford VA is perhaps the most picturesque village I have ever visited. There are hundreds of beautifully restored 18th and 19th century homes and business within the town. If you want a peek at what America … Continue reading Waterford, VA….
Somewhere in Missouri… Grave markers are an important way that we track down our ancestors. Continue reading Grave Markers…
NYC, NY – Empire State view This is a view from the observation deck of the Empire State Building. The World Trade Center is to the left and the Statue of Liberty in seen in the harbor in this picture … Continue reading NYC from on top the Empire State Building..
Niagara, NY – The Falls Niagara Falls is very American indeed even if the picture which was taken in 1999 is looking at the Canadian side. Yeah I was one of those brave souls who went in those little boats … Continue reading Niagara Falls…
Neenah, WI – Down on the farm For many of us Baby Boomers or before the farm was where we grew up. This picture is of my wife taken in 1950 in northern Wisconsin. She still relishes those days. It … Continue reading Down On The Farm…
Northern Wisconsin – The old wooden barn Wooden barns were common a century ago when a much larger portion of the population was on the farm. This particular barn was from my wife’s distant relatives. That is about all that … Continue reading The Old Wooden Barn…
Nantucket MA – Tourism I’m sure tourism is the number one market at Nantucket. Historically they are also known for the high quality lightship baskets they produced. We were then about fifteen years ago and it was a very pleasant … Continue reading Nantucket…
Omaha, NB – Spirit of Nebraska’s Wilderness Park VI This is a continuation of last weeks post about Omaha’s Wilderness Park bronzes. They make for an amazing stroll through the downtown area. Continue reading Wilderness Park…
Omaha, NB – Spirit of Nebraska’s Wilderness Park II This is a continuation of last weeks post about Omaha’s Wilderness Park bronzes. They make for an amazing stroll through the downtown area. That is me on the left and no I am not … Continue reading Wilderness Park…
Nashville, TN – The Hermitage We always make an attempt to visit presidential homes and libraries while we are on our frequent road trips, even the ones we don’t like. President Jackson is among that group. He was an extreme … Continue reading Andy Jackson..
County Fair, IN – Helping each other One thing that makes up the heart of America is our willingness to help each other. The picture above was taken years ago at my local county fair. They have motorcycle races as … Continue reading Helping Each Other..
Somewhere in Kansas During the early years of America the middle of the country was known as the Great American Desert. Very few of the people who braved the frontier on their way to Oregon or California stopped there. But … Continue reading The American Bread Basket…
Memphis TN – The Grand Ole Opry Even before I went deaf I was not too much of a fan of country music but it is very American. The picture above was taken at the Grand Ole Opry. I know … Continue reading Country Music
Southern Indiana – Feed Mills Feed mills were once a very integral part of America. It is where farmers took their grain to be processed into something edible. There aren’t too many small ones around now, but the ghosts still … Continue reading Ghosts from the past…
Williamsburg, VA – Early America I have been to Colonial Williamsburg on four different occasions and am still fascinated by the place. Its quality of preservation is second to none. A lot of early American history took place on that … Continue reading Colonial Williamsburg…
Philadelphia, PA – 1787 The Constitutional convention is very much at the heart of what it means to be an American. Without all those broad-minded thinkers, especially James Madison, our country would not have survived as long as it has. Continue reading The Constitutional Convention…
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