Interesting Juxtaposition
Walking through the area near the High Line in New York I saw this interesting piece. The longer I look at it the more I like it. It shouldn’t work, but it does.
Tag: heritage
Trouble in Instanbul?
Working-class neighborhoods have been cleared of their inhabitants to make way for villas and hotels. Public schools and hospitals, some in historic buildings, are being sold to private developers. And a third bridge across the Bosporus is planned, which would bring roads and development to a large swath of forest land in the city’s northern… Continue reading Trouble in Instanbul?
The Louvre Hotel and Saloon
I’ve always been curious about this little building on Carrall Street. I’m writing the text for the Heritage Foundation’s Places that Matter plaques (with Michael Kluckner) and this is one of the selected locations. It’s been interesting to dig into the history and sort it out since the official Statement of Significance for the Louvre… Continue reading The Louvre Hotel and Saloon
What Floats to the Top of My Desk 